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Which one of the following is not an aetiology of transudative pleural effusion?
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The correct answer is  Malignant mesothelioma produces exudative pleural effusion.The chest radiograph reveals a pleural effusion,generalized pleural thickening,and a shrunken hemithorax.Mesothelioma arise from the mesothelial cells,and most are related to asbestos exposure. Reference:Harrison's medicine-18th edition,page no:2179.