Can pulmonary lymphatic tumors cause pleural effusion?
Disease description:
A while ago, when I went to the hospital for a routine physical examination, I was found to have a lymphatic tumor in my lung. I've heard from others that this condition may lead to pleural effusion over time. I'd like to ask, can a lymphatic tumor in the lung cause pleural effusion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
Lymphoma of the lung may cause pleural effusion. There are many causes of pleural effusion; it can be caused not only by pulmonary lymphoma, but also by conditions such as pleuritis and pneumonia. When pleural effusion occurs, further examinations are needed to determine the exact cause, followed by appropriate treatment based on the underlying condition.
