[Malignant pleural effusion].
The malignant pleural effusion is a frequent complication in patients with of advanced tumors. The presence of malignant cells in the pleural fluid or in the pleural biopsy is indicative of dissemination of the primary disease, with consequent reduction of life expectancy. The early diagnosis and treatment of the malignant effusion is pivotal in promoting a better quality of life to patients with advanced cancer.
Teixeira
Lisete Ribeiro
LR
Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Pinto
José Antonio de Figueiredo
JA
Marchi
Evaldo
E
D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D016066:Pleural Effusion, Malignant / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D018700:Pleurodesis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012008:Recurrence; D013908:Thoracotomy