All are cause of transudative pleural effusion, EXCEPT:
Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Congestive hea failure
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Bronchogenic carcinoma causes exudative effusion. Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome and Congestive hea failure cause transudative effusion. Pulmonary thrombo embolism can cause both exudative and transudative pleural effusion. Ref: Harrisons principles of internal medicine, 18th edition, Page: 2180