Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 09/2014. A pleural effusion is a buildup of extra fluid in the pleural space, which is the space between the lungs and the chest wall. About half of people with cancer develop a pleural effusion. Cancer growing in the pleural space causes a malignant pleural effusion. More than 75% of people with a malignant pleural effusion have lymphoma or cancers of the breast, lung, or ovary. This condition is considered a sign of metastatic cancer, or cancer that has spread to other areas of the body.
Although the majority of patients do not experience these complications, you should discuss each. of them with your plastic surgeon to make sure you understand all possible consequences of placing a. tissue expander. Tissue Expander / Implants- Tissue expanders and implants, similar to other medical devices, can fail.
Skeletal sclerosis is typically referred to as bone sclerosis. According to Biology Online, bone sclerosis is an abnormal increase in density and hardening of bone.. When patients with osteoarthritis or osteoma are injured, the bone compresses and thickens, resulting in increased bone density.keletal sclerosis in these areas is usually painful and requires further evaluation. Large bone sclerosis can include the compact or outer layer of bone and the interior cavity or inner layer. Causes can range from growth irregularities to fatal diseases and conditions such as bone cancer or Engelmann's disease.