Thoracentesis, Pleural Biopsy, and Pleuroscopy

Prakash, Udaya B. S.; Dines, David E.

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1012172

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“…8 -16 Cytologic evaluation of pleural fluid is positive for malignancy in about 50 percent of cases of bronchogenic carcinoma, whereas pleural fluid cytology and pleural biopsy together have a higher diagnostic yield. 48 Pericardial involvement by direct extension of the tumor can result in pericardial tamponade. This type of involvement is more common in malignant tumors of the left lower lobe.…”

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Diagnosis of Symptomatic Lung Cancer

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1982

Semin Respir Crit Care Med

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Section: Symptoms From Intrathoracic Extensionmentioning

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Diagnosis of Symptomatic Lung Cancer

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1982

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Thorakoskopie und Pleurabiopsie

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1985

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Malignant pleural effusions

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1986

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Pleural effusions are common in cancer patients, developing either from the malignant condition or from unrelated causes, such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary infarction, or infection. Diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion rests on demonstration of the presence of malignant cells in the pleural fluid or pleural biopsy specimen. Treatment is usually aimed at relief of symptoms rather than at the underlying malignancy. Specific therapeutic measures include thoracentesis, chest tube drainage, pleurodesis with chemicals or biologic agents, radiation and systemic chemotherapy, surgical pleurodesis, and pleuroperitoneal shunt. These should be supplemented by ancillary measures to maintain fluid and nutritional balance and prevent complications.

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Thoracentesis, Pleural Biopsy, and Pleuroscopy

Cited by 3 publications

References 58 publications

Diagnosis of Symptomatic Lung Cancer

Diagnosis of Symptomatic Lung Cancer

Thorakoskopie und Pleurabiopsie

Malignant pleural effusions

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