[Etiology, diagnosis and therapeutic considerations in malignant pleural effusions].
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.
Todea
Doina
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Spitalul Clinic de Pneumoftiziologie 'Leon Daniello", Cluj-Napoca.
Arieşanu
Nicoleta
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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