Naslov
Frequency and Causes of Pleural Effusions Detected in Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Patients

Autori
Drpa, Gordana ; Krasnić, Kaltrina ; Popović, Filip ; Serdarević, Marina ; Kukulj, Suzana ; Budimir, Bernard ; Rebić, Ante ; Tica, Josip

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Zbornik radova Toraks 2016 / - , 2016

Skup
Toraks 2016. - 6. kongres Hrvatskog torakalnog društva

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 20.04.2016. - 23.04.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
pleural effusions; pulmonary patients

Sažetak
Pleural effusion is a common manifestation of various diseases. Some of them, like mesothelioma, almost always appear with pleural effusion. Generally, the main cause of pleural effusion is heart failure. However, within hospital population, at least 25 % of pleural effusions are caused by cancer. Malignant pleural effusions are most commonly caused by lung and breast cancer, than lymphomas, ovarian and stomach cancer. Except by lung cancer, pleural effusion in pulmonary patients is often caused by pneumonia, tuberculosis and pulmonary embolism. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence of pleural effusions in newly diagnosed pulmonary patients. In addition, we examined causes and clinical significance of pleural effusions, affected side and the need of additional diagnostic assessment.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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