Epidemiology

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Physiology

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Diagnosis

• CXR/Chest CT
  • Usually right-sided (occasionally bilateral)
  • Usually associated with co-existent ascites
• Pleural Fluid
  • Typically bloody or chocolate collared
• CEA: may be elevated

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Clinical Presentations

• Pleural Effusion (see [[Pleural Effusion-Exudate]])

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Treatment

• Gonadtropin-Releasing Hormone Agonists: may be tried, but frequently ineffective
• TAH+BSO: may be required

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References

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