Parapneumonic effusion

Parapneumonic effusion
A parapneumonic effusion (circled), due to a left lower lobe pneumonia.

A parapneumonic effusion is a type of pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity) that arises as a result of a pneumonia, lung abscess, or bronchiectasis.[1] There are three types of parapneumonic effusions: uncomplicated effusions, complicated effusions, and empyema. Uncomplicated effusions generally respond well to appropriate antibiotic treatment.

  1. ^ J. Roy Duke, Jr, James T. Good Jr, Thomas M. Hyers, Michael D. Iseman, Dean D. Mergenthaler, Donald R. Rollins (2000). "Pleural Effusion". Frontline Assessment of Common Pulmonary Presentations. Denver, CO: Snowdrift Pulmonary Foundation, Inc. ISBN 0-9671809-2-9. Archived from the original on 2004-06-23. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
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