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My father 70+ had vats lobectomy 1 yr ago due to stg 1 lung cancer. x-ray taken today however revealed pleural effusion. anything to worry?
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Yes: Needs to go see a physician for work up. It is not normal to have a pleural effusion.
Answered 2/25/2018
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