Malignant pleural effusion: From diagnostics to therapeutics.
Malignant pleural effusion is a common complication of cancer and denotes a poor prognosis. It usually presents with dyspnea and a unilateral large pleural effusion. Thoracic computed tomography scans and ultrasound are helpful in distinguishing malignant from benign effusions. Pleural fluid cytolog...
Main Authors: | Asciak, R, Rahman, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017
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