Which one of the following is not an aetiology of transudative pleural effusion?: (A) Mesothelioma, (B) Congestive hea failure, (C) Cirrhosis, (D) Nephrotic syndrome
Answer is A. 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.