Hausheer F H, Yarbro J W
Cancer Metastasis Rev. 1987;6(1):23-40. doi: 10.1007/BF00047607.
Pleural effusion is a common and important complication of malignancy which may at times be difficult to diagnose or treat. Its well recognized association with numerous diseases plus the limitations of our usual diagnostic tests may occasionally cause difficulty. In the oncology patient there are a number of common medical problems associated with the development of pleural effusion which frequently coexist with the malignancy. Pleural effusion may be a presenting or late sign of cancer, and when recurrent can be a vexing symptomatic problem. Fortunately, an increasing number of effective diagnostic and therapeutic modalities are available which, when judiciously applied, facilitate our approach.
胸腔积液是恶性肿瘤常见且重要的并发症，有时可能难以诊断或治疗。其与众多疾病的明确关联以及我们常用诊断测试的局限性，偶尔会导致困难。在肿瘤患者中，有许多与胸腔积液发生相关的常见医学问题，这些问题常与恶性肿瘤并存。胸腔积液可能是癌症的首发或晚期症状，复发时可能是一个棘手的症状问题。幸运的是，现在有越来越多有效的诊断和治疗方法，若能合理应用，将有助于我们的诊治。
