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This chapter discusses the discovery, embryology, anatomy, and histology of serous membranes along with their function and the general morphologic characteristics. The mechanics of fluid production, circulation, and resorption are described along with the pathogenesis of various diseased states.
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Pambuccian, S.E., Perez-Machado, M. (2020). Serous Effusion Anatomy, Biology, and Pathophysiology. In: Chandra, A., Crothers, B., Kurtycz, D., Schmitt, F. (eds) The International System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53908-5_12
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