Respiratory Conditions
Malignant pleural effusion
Serious
ICD-10: J91 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कैंसर से छाती में पानी · தமிழ்: புற்றுநோய் மார்பு நீர் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು · తెలుగు: క్యాన్సర్ ఛాతీలో నీరు · বাংলা: ক্যান্সার বুকে জল · मराठी: कॅन्सरमुळे छातीत पाणी · ગુજરાતી: કેન્સર છાતીમાં પાણી
About this condition
Malignant pleural effusion occurs when cancer cells cause fluid to accumulate around the lungs, severely affecting breathing. This typically happens with lung cancer, breast cancer, or other cancers that have spread to the chest area. Specialized cancer treatment and fluid drainage are needed to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Common symptoms
progressive shortness of breath
persistent chest pain
dry cough
fatigue
weight loss
difficulty breathing
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कैंसर से छाती में पानी · घातक फुफ्फुस बहाव · ट्यूमर से सीने में पानी · कैंसर जनित सांस की तकलीफ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | புற்றுநோய் மார்பு நீர் · புற்றுநோயால் மூச்சுத் திணறல் · நுரையீரல் புற்றுநோய் நீர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ ಎದೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರು · ಗೆಡ್ಡೆಯಿಂದ ಶ್ವಾಸಕಷ್ಟ · ಮಾರಕ ನೀರು ಸಂಗ್ರಹ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | క్యాన్సర్ ఛాతీలో నీరు · కణితి వల్ల శ్వాస ఇబ్బంది · ప్రాణాంతక ద్రవం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ক্যান্সার বুকে জল · টিউমার থেকে শ্বাসকষ্ট · মারাত্মক ফুসফুস জল |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कॅन्सरमुळे छातीत पाणी · ट्यूमरमुळे श्वास त्रास · घातक फुफ्फुस पाणी |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કેન્સર છાતીમાં પાણી · ગાંઠથી શ્વાસ તકલીફ · ઘાતક ફેફસાં પાણી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant pleural effusion?
progressive shortness of breath, persistent chest pain, dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, difficulty breathing.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant pleural effusion common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant pleural effusion?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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