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.

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Alternative Names

Pleural effusion - asbestos-related

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Review Date:11/13/2006
Reviewed By: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.