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What is the difference between pleural effusion and pulmonary embolism?
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A pleural effusion is a build up of fluid between the (visceral and parietal) layers which line the lungs and chest cavity.
Whereas.......
A pulmonary embolus is a sudden blockage in a lung artery caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from another part of the body.
NB:
- Pleural effusion = problem in visceral and parietal layers
- Pulmonary embolus = problem in lung artery
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