Pleural Rub
August 18th, 2017
Overview
A pleural rub is a classical sign of pleural inflammation, also known as pleurisy.
Listen For
- Non-musical, explosive sounds best heard at the lung bases.
Causes of Pleurisy
- Infection - viral, bacterial, tuberculosis, fungal
- Malignancy - lung cancer, mesothelioma, lymphoma
- Autoimmune - rheumatoid arthritis, SLE
- Pulmonary embolism
- Familial Mediterranean fever
- Asbestosis
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