Department of Respiratory Medicine, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield S5 7AU, UK.
Int J Clin Pract. 2009 Nov;63(11):1653-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2009.02068.x. Epub 2009 Sep 16.
Fluid in the pleural space is a common sequela of a wide range of diseases which may be pulmonary, pleural or extrapulmonary. As the differential diagnosis is wide, a systematic approach to investigation and diagnosis is recommended. This review highlights the important features and recommendations for the investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion, a common condition encountered by the general physician. The aim of this study was to assist with a speedy diagnosis of the underlying pathology, using appropriate investigative techniques, while minimising the use of invasive procedures.
胸腔积液是多种疾病的常见后遗症，这些疾病可能与肺部、胸膜或肺外有关。由于鉴别诊断范围广泛，建议采用系统的方法进行调查和诊断。本综述重点介绍了单侧胸腔积液的重要特征和调查建议，这是普通医生经常遇到的常见病症。本研究的目的是使用适当的检查技术，协助快速诊断潜在病理，同时尽量减少使用有创性程序。
