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A pleural effusion is an excessive accumulation of fluid that builds up in the pleural space, (chest cavity). The problem can only be detected on routine x-rays if 300ml or more fluid is present.
The pleura is a thin membrane that covers the lungs, it consists of an inner layer – that covers the lungs and [...]
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The Diagnosing of mesothelioma can often be missed as the symptoms can mask numerous other conditions such as viral pneumonia. Clinical suspicion of the disease may only become apparent during a patients routine medical history when during which the patient reveals a history of exposure to asbestos.
Mesothelioma can develop in the following areas of the [...]
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