Management of malignant pleural effusions
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- 1 August 2001
- journal article
- review article
- Published by European Respiratory Society (ERS) in European Respiratory Journal
- Vol. 18 (2), 402-419
- https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.01.00225601
Abstract
Nearly all neoplasms have been reported to involve the pleura. In most studies, however, lung carcinoma has been the most common neoplasm, accounting for approximately one-third of all malignant effusions. Breast carcinoma is the second most common. Lymphomas, including both Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, are also an important cause of malignant pleural effusions. Tumours less commonly associated with malignant pleural effusions include ovarian and gastrointestinal carcinomas. In 5–10% of malignant effusions, no primary tumour is identified 12, 13. The incidence of mesothelioma varies according to the geographical location.Keywords
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