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Suggest Treatment For Mild Pleural Effusion
Question: found out I have a mild pleural effusion at the base of right lung. No exudate slight coughing. Have had some malaise. Past history of major removaloof liver tumor, metastatic. Plus 40 years
Brief Answer:
It may be related to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
I have gone through the details. So a pleural effusion with a past history of cancer can well be related to it. It can only be established by a cytological examination of the pleural fluid. However, there is also a possibility of pleural fluid related to infection. In both cases, fluid examination is necessary.
Thanks and regards
It may be related to cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.
I have gone through the details. So a pleural effusion with a past history of cancer can well be related to it. It can only be established by a cytological examination of the pleural fluid. However, there is also a possibility of pleural fluid related to infection. In both cases, fluid examination is necessary.
Thanks and regards
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