NYMC Faculty Publications
Contemporary Approach to the Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Effusion
DOI
10.1513/AnnalsATS.201902-189CME
Journal Title
Annals of the American Thoracic Society
First Page
1099
Last Page
1106
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
September 2019
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Advanced malignancy is a prevalent cause of exudative pleural effusion. The management of malignant pleural effusion (MPE) has been the subject of several recent randomized controlled trials and excellent reviews. Less attention has been focused on another controversial and challenging aspect of MPE: establishing the diagnosis. Before selecting the optimal management strategy, the presence of an MPE must first be correctly identified with an emphasis on minimizing invasiveness and discomfort in a patient with late-stage cancer. The aim of the present review is to summarize the current knowledge about MPE diagnostics and to propose an algorithm for the diagnosis of MPE in established or suspected malignancy.
Recommended Citation
Kaul, V., McCracken, D., Rahman, N., & Epelbaum, O. (2019). Contemporary Approach to the Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Effusion. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 16 (9), 1099-1106. https://doi.org/10.1513/AnnalsATS.201902-189CME
