Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type of lung cancer in the United States. It can cause a buildup of fluid around the lungs, known as pleural effusion. Roughly 80-85% of all lung ...

The ambiguity in medical imaging can present major challenges for clinicians who are trying to identify disease. For instance, in a chest X-ray, pleural effusion, an abnormal buildup of fluid in the ...

Introduction Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) affects up to 15% of patients with cancer, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing. 1 - 4 Most cases are symptomatic; the most common symptoms are ...