Etiology, diagnosis and therapeutic considerations in malignant pleural effusions
Todea, D.; Arieşanu, N.
Pneumologia 53(3): 93-99
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 2067-2993 PMID: 16108156 Document Number: 580307
Although its real incidence is not clearly established, malignant pleural effusions is one of the more common problems that internists, pneumologists and oncologists face in their daily practice. Because the patients are already terminally ill, it is important to obtain a diagnosis expeditiously and formulate a treatment plan that optimizes quality of life.
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