biostudies-literatureUnknown12(8)Luo W<h4>Background</h4>There is little detailed information regarding benign asbestos pleural effusion (BAPE). It is frequently misdiagnosed because of lack of a standardized diagnostic approach and criteria. The present study aimed to better characterize BAPE and outline a diagnostic approach for this disease.<h4>Methods</h4>Complete clinical data of 11 consecutive patients with BAPE were prospectively collected and analysed. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) was involved in discussing the suspected cases of BAPE. The team was comprised of thoracic physicians, radiologists and pathologists. A multidisciplinary practical diagnostic approach for BAPE was introduced.<h4>Results</h4>Six patients had respiratory symptoms, but another 5 were asymptomatic. All the patients had an asbestos exposure and Journal of thoracic disease4338-4346https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7475600biostudies-literatureA multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis of benign asbestos pleural effusion: a single-center experience.PMC7475600Shen PZhang XLuo WZeng YWang JWu XfalseA multidisciplinary approach for the diagnosis of benign asbestos pleural effusion: a single-center experience.<h4>Background</h4>There is little detailed information regarding benign asbestos pleural effusion (BAPE). It is frequently misdiagnosed because of lack of a standardized diagnostic approach and criteria. The present study aimed to better characterize BAPE and outline a diagnostic approach for this disease.<h4>Methods</h4>Complete clinical data of 11 consecutive patients with BAPE were prospectively collected and analysed. A multidisciplinary team (MDT) was involved in discussing the suspected cases of BAPE. The team was comprised of thoracic physicians, radiologists and pathologists. A multidisciplinary practical diagnostic approach for BAPE was introduced.<h4>Results</h4>Six patients had respiratory symptoms, but another 5 were asymptomatic. All the patients had an asbestos exposure and 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 Aug2025-04-26T16:33:48.099Z2025-04-06T15:13:14.799ZS-EPMC74756003294434610.21037/jtd-20-1119