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imowrer

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the most likely cause of a large unilateral pleural effusion in a 70-year-old patient?
 
  a. Congestive heart failure
  b. Malignancy
  c. Pneumonia
  d. Tuberculosis

Question 2

What is the most common cause of hemothorax?
 
  a. Chest trauma
  b. Malignancy
  c. Pulmonary embolism
  d. Surgery


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Bison

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Malignant disease is the most common cause of large unilateral pleural effusions among persons older than 60 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Although hemothorax is seen most commonly after blunt or penetrating chest trauma, a number of medical conditions can give rise to blood in the pleural space.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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