Lymphatic insufficiency could be caused by:

1. lung transplantation.
2. lymphangitic carcinomatosis.
3. removal of pleural fluid.
4. decreased oncotic pressure.
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4


A
Lymphatic insufficiency could be caused by lung transplantation and lymphangitic carcinomatosis. Although the rapid removal of pleural fluid and decreased oncotic pressure can lead to pulmonary edema, they not associated with lymphatic insufficiency.

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