Pleural Disease

Overview of conditions affecting the pleura.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Respiratory

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Clinical Guidelines

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease (2023)

BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease

BTS Guideline for Pleural Disease (2023)

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Diagnosis and Management: An Official American Thoracic Society/Japanese Respiratory Society Clinical Practice Guideline

Management of Malignant Pleural Effusions. An Official ATS/STS/STR Clinical Practice Guideline

Workup of Pleural Effusion or Pleural Disease (ACR Appropriateness Criteria)