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Asbestos-related pleural effusion



Respiratory system
Respiratory system


Asbestos-related pleural effusion

Definition:

This refers to a collection of fluid around the lung, called a pleural effusion, that generally develops a few years after asbestos exposure. These fluid collections are not harmful and usually go away on their own.


Alternative Names:

Pleural effusion - asbestos-related




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