Which one of the following is not an aetiology of transudative pleural effusion?
Malignant mesothelioma produces exudative pleural effusion.The chest radiograph reveals a pleural effusion,generalized pleural thickening,and a shrunken hemithorax.Mesothelioma arise from the mesothelial cells,and most are related to asbestos exposure. Reference:Harrison's medicine-18th edition,page no:2179.
Mesothelioma
Congestive hea failure
Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Respiratory system