Table 3 Survival analysis according to primary tumor type
From: Important prognostic factors for survival in patients with malignant pleural effusion
Type of primary tumor | Patients, number (%) | Median survival time, months (range) |
|---|---|---|
Ovary | 10 (6.0) | 21.0 (5.0-46.0) |
Breast | 43 (26.0) | 6.0 (1.0-58.0) |
Lymphoma | 21 (13.0) | 4.0 (1.0-55.0) |
Lung | 59 (36.0) | 4.0 (1.0-96.0) |
Unknown | 08 (5.0) | 4.0 (1.0-13.0) |
Other | 24 (14.0) | 3.5 (1.0-89.0) |
Overall | 165 (100.0) | 5.0 (1.0-96.0) |