title: [Etiology, diagnosis and therapeutic considerations in malignant pleural effusions].
abstract: Although its real incidence is not clearly established, malignant pleural effusions is one of the more common problems that internists, pneumologists and oncologists face in their daily practice. Because the patients are already terminally ill, it is important to obtain a diagnosis expeditiously and formulate a treatment plan that optimizes quality of life.
authors.affiliation: Spitalul Clinic de Pneumoftiziologie 'Leon Daniello", Cluj-Napoca.
authors.forename: Doina
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Todea
authors.forename: Nicoleta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Arieşanu
mesh_terms: D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D019152:Paracentesis; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D018700:Pleurodesis; D011788:Quality of Life