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My mother has a small amount of fluid in her right lung ,and fluid in her abdomin ,could it be a sign of cancer ,shortness of breath with actvity i?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt/workup: Fluid collection around the lung may indicate malignancy but also may be due to infection/inflammation. A sample can be sent to the lab to determine the cause.

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

My mother has a small amount of fluid in her right lung ,and fluid in her abdomin ,could it be a sign of cancer ,shortness of breath with actvity i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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