AllRefer Health - Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages | Reference | Health

	Diet & Nutrition
	Diseases & Conditions
	Health News
	Injuries & Wounds
	Poisons & Overdoses
	Surgery & Procedures
	Symptoms Guide
	Special Topics
	Tests & Exams
	Pictures & Images
	Medical Encyclopedia

You are here : AllRefer.com > Health > Diseases & Conditions > Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion

Parapneumonic Pulmonary Effusion

Definition

Parapneumonic pulmonary effusion is an accumulation of fluid between layers of the membrane lining the lung and the chest cavity (pleural effusion) that develops in the setting of pneumonia.

Pictures & Images

Respiratory System

See all Pictures & Images

Today's Top News Stories
•	Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug - Dec 02, 2008, 19:00 Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds.
•	Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 2, 2008 - Dec 02, 2008, 09:47 Sarcoma Surgery Lower Back Pain
•	Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates - Dec 02, 2008, 16:00 Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say.
•	Scientists Report Mental 'Body-Swapping' - Dec 02, 2008, 17:00 In experiments, people felt physical sensation when a mannequin's body was touched.
•	High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods - Dec 02, 2008, 12:00 Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says.

Review Date : 4/22/2003
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Featured Topics
•	Alzheimer's Disease
•	High Blood Pressure
•	Crohn's Disease
•	Impotence
•	Overactive Bladder

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is the first of its kind, requiring compliance with 53 standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audit. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial reviewers. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics (www.hiethics.com) and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2003 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.