<prompt> Pleural effusion in cirrhosis all are true except ?L Pleural LDH serum LDHProtein 10gLGluc 80 mgS.G below 1.012  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Protein 10 gL Pleural effusion in cirrhosis is transudative in nature. o The difference between transudative VS exudative effusion. TRANSUDATE EXUDATIVE o Low, 3gdl o Same as in blood o Low, 1.015 o Low o 0.6 o Few, mesothelial . and cellular debris High, 3 gindi Low o High, 1.018 High o 0.6 o Many inflamma?tory cells CAUSES OF TRANSUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSION - o Congestive hea failure o Cirrhosis o Peritoneal dialysis o Pulmonary embolization o Nephrotic syndrome o Superior vena cava obstruction o Myxedema o Urinothorax 