Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer that starts in the sheets of tissue that cover the outside of the lung and the lining of the chest cavity. These sheets of tissue are called the pleura. You can see ...

Abstract: Pleural effusion is the pathologic accumulation of body fluids around the unilateral or bilateral lungs that is primarily caused by heart disease. A chest radiograph is a rapid examination ...

Exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of several diseases that affect the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest. Pleural diseases (like pleural mesothelioma, effusions, plaques, ...

Introduction Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a frequent consequence of advanced malignancy, associated with poor prognosis. The British Thoracic Society endorse intercostal drainage and talc ...

Introduction It is well established that when associated with infection, pleural effusions carry a significant morbidity and mortality. Sonographic septations are assumed to be associated with poor ...

Vaccines help prevent pneumonia by boosting your immunity against some of the common bacteria and viruses that cause illness. Pneumonia can lead to serious complications like pleural effusion, ...