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Malignant effusions.

L T Malden, M H Tattersall

    The Quarterly Journal of Medicine
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Recurrent malignant effusions are a significant cause of illness. This review covers their causes, diagnostic methods, and current treatment strategies, focusing on intracavitary chemotherapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Pathophysiology

    Background:

    • Recurrent malignant effusions are a major cause of morbidity in cancer patients.
    • Managing these effusions poses significant clinical challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the pathophysiology of serosal effusions in malignant diseases.
    • To detail diagnostic investigations and characteristic findings.
    • To discuss intracavitary chemotherapy and treatment options.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of pathophysiology.
    • Review of diagnostic investigations.
    • Analysis of intracavitary chemotherapy pharmacology and treatment strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Malignant effusions have complex pathophysiology impacting patient morbidity.
    • Specific investigations aid in characteristic diagnosis.
    • Intracavitary chemotherapy effectiveness is influenced by fluid dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • A rational approach to intracavitary treatment is presented.
    • Current medical treatment options and their status are discussed.