Which of the following conditions may lead to exudative pleural effusions?: (A) Cirrhosis, (B) Nephrotic syndrome, (C) Congestive hea failure, (D) Bronchogenic carcinoma
Answer is D. Common causes of exudates include: Para-pneumonic effusion. Malignancy (lung or breast cancer, lymphoma, leukemia) Pulmonary embolism Collagen-vascular conditions Tuberculosis Pancreatitis Trauma Post-cardiac injury syndrome Esophageal perforation Meig's syndrome (benign pelvic neoplasm with associated ascites and pleural effusion) Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Asbestos-related pleural disease