Parapneumonic pleural effusion: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Parapneumonic pleural effusion: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

Parapneumonic pleural effusion

    

Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space. The pleural space is the area between the layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity.

With parapneumonic pleural effusion, the fluid buildup is caused by pneumonia.

Causes

Pneumonia, most commonly from bacteria, causes parapneumonic pleural effusion.