Guide To The Causes And Complications Of Large Cell Carcinoma

Pleural Effusion

An individual who has large cell carcinoma can develop pleural effusion as a complication of their malignancy. The pleural space is the area between the chest wall and lungs that is lined with thin membranes called the pleura. The space between these thin membranes in a healthy individual typically contains around a teaspoon of fluid for lubrication and ease of movement. Pleural effusion describes when there is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. This complication develops in large cell carcinoma patients when the cancerous cells from the lungs invade the pleural membranes. The production of the fluid in an affected individual's pleural space becomes increased, and the ability of the lymph system to absorb excess fluid becomes decreased when the cancerous cells have invaded the pleural space. When pleural effusion is the result of the presence of cancerous cells, the medical community refers to it as malignant pleural effusion.

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