American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Essential Knowledge in Interventional Pulmonology Series Selected Topics in Malignant Pleural Disease

The goal of the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology Essential Knowledge in Interventional Pulmonology Series is to provide clinicians with concise, up-to-date reviews of important topics in the field of interventional pulmonology. This 3-year alternating rotation of primary topics will start with a focus on selected topics in malignant pleural disease. In this article, we update the reader on malignant pleural effusion in 3 parts: part 1—diagnosis, focusing on imaging and fluid biomarkers; part 2—management, with review of multimodal approaches, cost considerations, and evolving targeted therapies; and part 3—pleural mesothelioma. These reviews complement the Essential Knowledge in Interventional Pulmonology Lecture Series presented at the 2023 AABIP Annual Conference, available for viewing on the AABIP website (https://aabip.memberclicks.net/essential-knowledge-in-interventional-pulmonology-series).