Why does mesolthelioma of the pleura cause pleural effusion?

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Why does mesolthelioma of the pleura cause pleural effusion?

How does it do this? Why is it so common (pleural effusion)?

2007-04-18 10:53:39 · 2 answers · asked by Lozzie 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer

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mesothelioma causes inflammation of the pleura, the inflammation results in the collection of fluid. (sort of the same thing as a blister forming from a burn)

2007-04-18 10:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

my dad just died from mesothelioma, and any invasion of the pleural sac causes pleural effusion. my dad lived 2 1/2 years after diagnosis. God Bless and good luck

2007-04-20 10:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by judy c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋