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Wednesday, 5 October 2011

rheumatoid pleural effusion

- occurs in 5% of RA
- majority resolved spontaneously in 3 months
- pleural fluid analysis
   - exudate
   - low pH (<7.2)
   - high LDH (>700)
   - low glucose level (<1.6)
   - large amount of cholesterol

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