An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity. … [Read more...]
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pericardial effusion
An abnormal collection of fluid inside the sac that covers the heart. … [Read more...]
primary effusion lymphoma
A rare, aggressive (fast-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma marked by an abnormal build-up of fluids in a body cavity. It usually occurs together with … [Read more...]
malignant pleural effusion
A condition in which cancer causes an abnormal amount of fluid to collect between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the outside of the lung and the wall … [Read more...]
effusion
An abnormal collection of fluid in hollow spaces or between tissues of the body. For example, a pleural effusion is a collection of fluid between the two layers … [Read more...]
pleurodesis
A medical procedure that uses chemicals or drugs to cause inflammation and adhesion between the layers of the pleura (a thin layer of tissue that covers the … [Read more...]
talc
A mineral, usually used in a powdered form. In cancer treatment, sterile talc is used to prevent pleural effusions (an abnormal collection of fluid in the space … [Read more...]