Pleural effusion
- G1Asymptomatic; clinical or diagnostic observations only; intervention not indicated
- G2Symptomatic; intervention indicated (e.g., diuretics or therapeutic thoracentesis)
- G3Symptomatic with respiratory distress and hypoxia; operative intervention including chest tube or pleurodesis indicated
- G4Life-threatening respiratory or hemodynamic compromise; intubation or urgent intervention indicated
- G5Death
Definition and note
DefinitionA disorder characterized by an increase in amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough and marked chest discomfort.
Navigational noteRecord final diagnosis/cause once determined.
MedDRA code (LLT): 10035598 · CTCAE v6.0 (NCI), original English text.