If bulky tumor masses are present, radiogold therapy is likely to be ineffectual; x-ray therapy should be ... of selected cases with recurrent pleural effusion or ascites due to malignant neoplasms.

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Kaplan-Meier survival curves based on the PROMISE score in individuals with malignant pleural effusion (MPE) requiring placement of an indwelling pleural catheter (p < 0.001). NOTE: group 1-MPE ...

Abbreviations: MPNST, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor; ID, identification number; NF1, neurofibromatosis type 1; M, male; DFD, dead from disease; F, female ...

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Occasionally the diagnosis of MPM is made following a routine chest X-ray. CT scans might also ... of breathlessness caused by malignant pleural effusions when standard treatment options (e.g ...

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD The pleura is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion ...