Pleural disease | |
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Specialty | Respirology |
Pleural disease occurs in the pleural space, which is the thin fluid-filled area in between the two pulmonary pleurae in the human body. There are several disorders and complications that can occur within the pleural area, and the surrounding tissues in the lung. [1]
Pleural tumors may be benign (i.e. solitary fibrous tumor) or malignant in nature. Pleural mesothelioma is a type of malignant cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Under most other circumstances, pleural cancers are secondary malignancies associated with lung cancer due to its nearby location or as metastasis such as with breast cancer. [4]
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Upper RT (including URTIs, common cold) |
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Lower RT/ lung disease (including LRTIs) |
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Pleural cavity/ mediastinum |
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Conditions originating in the perinatal period / fetal disease
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Maternal factors complicating pregnancy, labour or delivery |
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Birth trauma |
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Nonmusculoskeletal injuries of head (head injury) and neck
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Intracranial |
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Either/both |
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