Management of malignant pleural effusions
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Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a common occurrence in many advanced malignancies. They are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality; symptoms can be debilitating to patients and impair quality of life, especially as many of these patients are already functionally impaired by their underlying cancer and medical treatment. MPE generally represent advanced stage malignancy and the primary goal of therapy is palliation of symptoms. The purpose of this article is to review the therapeutic options available in the treatment of MPE and discuss clinical factors affecting management decision-making.
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