Intrapleural space

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The intrapleural or pleural space is the fluid filled space in between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura. In normal conditions it contains only a small amount of serous pleural fluid.

A pleural effusion is the pathological accumulation of pleural fluid.

  • -<p>The <strong>intrapleural or pleural space</strong> is the fluid filled space in between the parietal and visceral layers of the <a title="pleura" href="/articles/pleura">pleura</a>. In normal conditions it contains only a small amount of serous pleural fluid.</p><p>A <a title="Pleural effusion" href="/articles/pleural-effusion">pleural effusion</a> is the pathological accumulation of pleural fluid.</p>
  • +<p>The <strong>intrapleural or pleural space</strong> is the fluid filled space in between the parietal and visceral layers of the <a href="/articles/pleura">pleura</a>. In normal conditions it contains only a small amount of serous pleural fluid.</p><p>A <a href="/articles/pleural-effusion">pleural effusion</a> is the pathological accumulation of pleural fluid.</p>

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  • 1. Kuhlman JE, Singha NK. Complex disease of the pleural space: radiographic and CT evaluation. Radiographics. 1997;17 (1): 63-79. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.17.1.9017800">doi:10.1148/radiographics.17.1.9017800</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9017800">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>

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