[Etiological distribution of pleural effusion].
1978
M Bientz, and
J M Maillard, and
J Chrétien
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008297
Male
Males
D010996
Pleural Effusion
Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself.
Neoplasms of the thin serous membrane that envelopes the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. Pleural neoplasms are exceedingly rare and are usually not diagnosed until they are advanced because in the early stages they produce no symptoms.