
An Overview of Pleural Diseases
PleurisyPleural EffusionPneumothoraxChylothoraxMesotheliomaReferencesFurther reading Pleural diseases affect the pleural tissue that lines the inside of the chest cavity and covers the outside of the lungs. The visceral pleura (which covers the lung) and the parietal pleura (which covers the chest wall, diaphragm, and mediastinum) constitute the pleural space. Image Credit: Magic mine/Shutterstock.com Pleurisy, pleural effusion, and pneumothorax are the three primary […]
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