Characteristics and survival impact of polymorphonuclear leukocyte ‐predominant malignant pleural effusions secondary to lung cancer

ConclusionsPMNL predominance in MPEs secondary to lung cancer may be observed in variable phases with respect to the duration of symptoms and the time of thoracentesis. Overall, PMNL ‐predominant MPEs were associated with more advanced stages and poorer survival outcomes, compared to MNL‐predominant MPEs.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - April 14, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jaehee Lee, Yong Hoon Lee, Hyewon Seo, Young Woo Do, Deok Heon Lee, Sang Yub Lee, Jae Kwang Lim, Seung Soo Yoo, Shin Yup Lee, Seung Ick Cha, Jae Yong Park, Chang Ho Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research