C46 PLEURAL DISEASE: CASE REPORTS II: Hidden Behind The Effusion Lies An Unexpected Diagnosis

C46 PLEURAL DISEASE: CASE REPORTS II: Hidden Behind The Effusion Lies An Unexpected Diagnosis

Patient was admitted for workup and treatment, thoracentesis was performed in 3 different occasions due to recurrence of pleural effusions and worsening of symptoms with patient being dependent of oxygen therapy. Spontaneous remission has be observed if patient is diagnosed and treated early, with a...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2017-01, Vol.195
Hauptverfasser: Vilaro, M Farinacci, Yunes, M, Montano, L Gerena, Caliz, M Cruz, Maldonado-Quintana, H J, Manzano, K X Rivera, Nieves-Scharon, J E, Rivera, M
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Sprache:eng
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Family medical history
Lymphoma
Medical diagnosis
Mortality
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Zusammenfassung:Patient was admitted for workup and treatment, thoracentesis was performed in 3 different occasions due to recurrence of pleural effusions and worsening of symptoms with patient being dependent of oxygen therapy. Spontaneous remission has be observed if patient is diagnosed and treated early, with a 3 years survival of up to 81% depending on the international prognostic index and progression free survival rate of 38%.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970