Malignant Pleural Effusion: Medical Approaches for Diagnosis and Management / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
;
: 211-217, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-155555
ABSTRACT
Malignant pleural effusions (MPEs) are the second leading cause of exudative pleural effusions after parapneumonic effusions. In the vast majority of cases, a MPE signifies incurable disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. Considerable advances have been made for the diagnosis of MPEs, through the development of improved methods in the specialized cytological and imaging studies. The cytological or histological confirmation of malignant cells is currently important in establishing a diagnosis. Furthermore, despite major advancements in cancer treatment for the past two decades, management of MPE remains palliative. This article presents a comprehensive review of the medical approaches for diagnosis and management of MPE.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Mortality
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Pleural Effusion, Malignant
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Disease Management
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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