Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is an exudative effusion with malignant cells. MPE is a
common symptom and accompanying manifestation of metastatic disease. It affects up to …

Identifying the cause of pleural effusion is challenging for pulmonologists. Imaging, biopsy,
microbiology and biochemical analyses are routinely used for diagnosing pleural effusion …

Background: Pleural effusion is characterized by excessive fluid collection in the pleural
cavity. Black pleural effusion (BPE) is a rare entity with only limited scientific data. We aimed …

Bladder cancer is one of the most important tumors of the genitourinary system, associated
with high morbidity and mortality rates. Over the years, various antitumor treatments have …

Background There is sparse evidence in the literature in relation to the nature and causes of
pleural effusion among Australian Indigenous population. Aim To investigate the clinical and …

Introduction This study aimed to construct artificial intelligence models based on thoracic CT
images to perform segmentation and classification of benign pleural effusion (BPE) and …

Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a serious complication of advanced tumor, with relatively
high morbidity and mortality rates, and can severely affect the quality of life and survival of …

Thoracentesis is a fundamental procedure in interventional pulmonology, providing both
diagnostic and therapeutic value. This review article offers a comprehensive analysis of …

Background: An important part of the investigation of pleural effusion is the identification of
markers that help separate exudate from transudate. Objectives: The purposes of this study …

Fibrosing mediastinitis (FM) is a progressive, life-threatening disease characterized by
extrinsic compression of mediastinal bronchovascular structures, and the clinical …