Conclusions: The MPE as a diagnosis of unknown primary tumor was more common in men of advanced age. The predominant symptom was dyspnea. The thoracentesis was higher diagnosis yield than the closed pleural biopsy. Pleural mesothelioma and lung adenocarcinoma histologic subtypes were the most common sites. (Source: European Respiratory Journal)
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Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) as debut of cancer
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