Delayed onset of benign pleural effusion following concurrent chemoradiotherapy for inoperable non-small-cell lung cancer.
Intern Med J
; 45(2): 218-21, 2015 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25650537
ABSTRACT
Chronic benign pleural effusion (BPE) is a rare complication of concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for inoperable stage IIIA non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This report presents three cases of BPE, the workup to differentiate this benign condition from recurrence of cancer and recommends a pleural biopsy as part of the diagnostic process. These inflammatory exudates often remain indolent, and may not require drainage or surgical intervention. In the absence of clinical, radiological and pathological evidence of recurrent disease, we recommend clinicians manage these patients expectantly, using regular clinical assessment and imaging.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung
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Chemoradiotherapy
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Lung Neoplasms
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Intern Med J
Journal subject:
MEDICINA INTERNA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia