KnowraPleural effusionLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Pleural effusion, each with the reason it gives.All 12Broader topic 3Related 4Compared with 5PleuraBroader topic: Excess fluid separates the pleural layers and can restrict lung expansion.Body fluidBroader topic: It is a clinically important example of fluid collecting in a body cavity.Exudates and transudatesBroader topic: Pleural fluid is routinely classified as exudative or transudative.