Malignant Pleural Effusion: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Overview

Journal Open Respir Arch

Specialty Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2024 Aug 2

PMID 39091982

Authors

Ana Pardessus Otero

Albert Rafecas-Codern

Jose M Porcel

Pere Serra-Mitja

Lucia Ferreiro

Maribel Botana-Rial

Cristina Ramos-Hernandez

Jose Manuel Brenes

Lydia Canales

Valle Camacho

Beatriz Romero-Romero

Juan Carlos Trujillo

Elisabeth Martinez

Enrique Cases

Andres Barba

Margarita Majem

Ernest Guell

Virginia Pajares

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Abstract

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) has become an increasingly prevalent complication in oncological patients, negatively impacting their quality of life and casting a shadow over their prognosis. Owing to the pathophysiological mechanisms involved and the heterogeneous nature of the underlying disease, this entity is both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Advances in the understanding of MPE have led to a shift in the treatment paradigm towards a more personalized approach. This article provides a comprehensive review and update on the pathophysiology of MPE and describes the diagnostic tools and the latest advances in the treatment of this complex clinical entity.

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