Table 1.
Aetiology of pleural effusions
| Number of Patients, n(%) | |
|---|---|
|
Malignant Pleural Effusions |
|
| Lung cancer |
22 (42) |
| Mesothelioma |
16 (31) |
| Breast carcinoma |
5 (10) |
| Lymphoma |
3 (6) |
| Renal cell carcinoma |
1 (2) |
| Melanoma |
1 (2) |
| Peripheral nerve sheath tumour |
1 (2) |
| Solitary fibrous tumour |
1 (2) |
| Prostate carcinoma |
1 (2) |
| Gastric adenocarcinoma |
1 (2) |
|
Benign Pleural Effusions |
|
| Inflammatory pleuritis |
8 (35) |
| Asbestos related effusions |
4 (17) |
| Parapneumonic |
4 (17) |
| Congestive cardiac failure |
4 (17) |
| Chronic liver disease |
1 (4) |
| Pulmonary embolism |
1 (4) |
| Connective tissue disorder | 1 (4) |