The other important cause of collection of water inside the chest in our country is the lung cancer, second is breast cancer and third is lymph node cancer or lymphoma. Besides, the disease of liver (liver cirrhosis), water in the abdomen (ascites), disease of heart also leads to collection of water inside the chest. In some patients, the tumour of inner wall of the chest, called mesothelioma is also responsible for fluid collection in the chest.
Dr. K. K. Pandey is a Senior Consultant in Thoracic & Endothoracic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, with 30+ years’ experience in lung cancer surgery, chest tumors, pleural diseases, VATS, esophageal surgery and minimally invasive thoracic procedures. He is also a dedicated health writer and educator.