Pentraxin-3: A novel biomarker for the differentiation of parapneumonic effusion and malignant pleural effusion

S. Ozsu, Y. Abul, A. Mentese, H. Bektas, A. Uzun, T. Ozlu (Trabzon, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Novelties in clinical management of thoracic diseases: from diaphragm to pleura
Session: Novelties in clinical management of thoracic diseases: from diaphragm to pleura
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1690
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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