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Asbestos-related pleural effusionDefinitionAsbestos-related pleural effusion is a collection of fluid around the lung that generally develops a few years after asbestos exposure. The fluid collection is not harmful and usually goes away on its own. See: Pleural effusion Alternative NamesPleural effusion - asbestos-related Review Date: 4/23/2009
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