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Suzanne M Dempsey1, Patty J Ewing.
Abstract
Effusion is the abnormal accumulation of fluid within a body cavity that can result from a variety of disease processes. This article reviews the normal production and resorption of body cavity fluid and the pathophysiology of abnormal fluid accumulation. In addition, classification schemes, differential diagnoses, and currently available diagnostic tests for evaluation of effusions are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 21164167 DOI: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-5558
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Anim Hosp Assoc ISSN: 0587-2871 Impact factor: 1.023