Etiology and prognostic significance of massive pleural effusions

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Eosinophilic pleural effusion: incidence, etiology and prognostic significance.

INTRODUCTION Eosinophilic pleural effusion (EPE) has been associated with less risk for malignancy with a potential causal relationship with the presence of air and/or blood in the pleural space. However, these theories have fallen by the wayside in the light of recent publications. OBJECTIVES To determine the incidence and etiology of EPE and to observe whether the eosinophils in the pleural...

Persistent pleural effusions in primary systemic amyloidosis: etiology and prognosis.

BACKGROUND Restrictive cardiomyopathy frequently complicates primary systemic amyloidosis (AL), yet only a small number of these patients develop large pleural effusions refractory to diuretic therapy and thoracentesis. We hypothesized that disruption of pleural function by amyloid deposits underlies persistent pleural effusions (PPEs) in patients with AL disease. METHODS We performed a retro...

A rare cause of recurrent massive pericardial and pleural effusions.

Diagnostic Value and Prognostic Significance of Pleural C-Reactive Protein in Lung Cancer Patients with Malignant Pleural Effusions

PURPOSE C-reactive protein (CRP) has been implicated in various inflammatory and advanced malignant states. Increased serum CRP (s-CRP) levels have been shown to be associated with independent prognostic factors for survival in patients with advanced lung cancer. However, only few studies have focused on the role of CRP in pleural effusions. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and progn...