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Imaging
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Pathology
Clinical Issues
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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Malignant pleural effusion (MPE)
Definitions
- Exudative pleural effusion containing neoplastic cells from pleural involvement by malignancy
- Paramalignant effusion
- Pleural effusion in setting of malignancy; no direct evidence of pleural malignancy or other etiology
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
Pleural Fluid Analysis
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Abrao FC et al: Prognostic Factors of 30-Day Mortality After Palliative Procedures in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion. Ann Surg Oncol. ePub, 2015
- DeBiasi EM et al: Mortality among patients with pleural effusion undergoing thoracentesis. Eur Respir J. ePub, 2015
- Porcel JM et al: Clinical features and survival of lung cancer patients with pleural effusions. Respirology. 20(4):654-9, 2015
- Zamboni MM et al: Important prognostic factors for survival in patients with malignant pleural effusion. BMC Pulm Med. 15:29, 2015
- Heffner JE et al: Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Feb;83(2):235-50. Review. Erratum in: Mayo Clin Proc. 84(9):847, 2009
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Malignant pleural effusion (MPE)
Definitions
- Exudative pleural effusion containing neoplastic cells from pleural involvement by malignancy
- Paramalignant effusion
- Pleural effusion in setting of malignancy; no direct evidence of pleural malignancy or other etiology
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
Pleural Fluid Analysis
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Abrao FC et al: Prognostic Factors of 30-Day Mortality After Palliative Procedures in Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion. Ann Surg Oncol. ePub, 2015
- DeBiasi EM et al: Mortality among patients with pleural effusion undergoing thoracentesis. Eur Respir J. ePub, 2015
- Porcel JM et al: Clinical features and survival of lung cancer patients with pleural effusions. Respirology. 20(4):654-9, 2015
- Zamboni MM et al: Important prognostic factors for survival in patients with malignant pleural effusion. BMC Pulm Med. 15:29, 2015
- Heffner JE et al: Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Feb;83(2):235-50. Review. Erratum in: Mayo Clin Proc. 84(9):847, 2009
