Open AccessPathogenesis and Management Options of Malignant Pleural Effusion:
Author(s) -
Ahmed A. Aljohaney
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
saudi journal of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1658-5763
pISSN - 1658-7367
DOI - 10.32790/sjim.2.1.2
Subject(s) - pathogenesis , medicine , pleural effusion , effusion , malignant pleural effusion , complication , cancer , life expectancy , intensive care medicine , pathology , surgery , population , environmental health
Malignant pleural effusion is a common complication of many advanced malignancies and is associated with reduced life expectancy. The pathogenesis of malignant effusion depends on the type of cancer. This review briefly discusses the pathogenesis and various management options.