Abstract:IntroductionPleural effusion is defined as fluid accumulation in the pleural space. This potential space exists between the parietal pleura lining the chest wall and the visceral pleura around the lung. (1) The incidence ranging from 1/10,000 to 1/15,000. (2,3) There is a wide spectrum of aetiology ranging from idiopathic, chromosomal anomalies, inflammatory association, or structural malformations. (4) It is usually chylous. (5,6) Currently, there is no sufficient data regarding the incidence of isolated pleu… Show more
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