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pleural effusion |
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pleural effusion [‚plu̇r·əl i′fyü·zhən] (medicine) Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the area between the membranes lining the lungs and the chest cavity (the pleural space). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Information collected on the patients included height, weight, cancer stage and type of disease, presence of supraclavicular adenopathy, presence of pulmonary metastases, and presence of a pulmonary effusion. Common pulmonary pathologies include diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, reduced diffusing capacity, bronchiolitis, pleuritis, pulmonary effusions, and airflow obstruction. |
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