What is the most likely cause of a large unilateral pleural effusion in a 70-year-old patient?
a. Congestive heart failure
b. Malignancy
c. Pneumonia
d. Tuberculosis
ANS: B
Malignant disease is the most common cause of large unilateral pleural effusions among persons older than 60 years.
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