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What are the causes of pleural effusion with multiple location?
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Mgt.: Please evaluate cardiac function and for infectious causes. Malignancy is another possible cause. The fluid may be analyzed and if the effusion is causing respiratory compromise a chest tube may be placed immediately. Depending on the cause and size of the effusion, your pulmonary specialist, will determine the need for chest tube placement.
Answered 12/14/2017
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