Comparison and relationship of cholesterol and lipoproteins of pleural effusions with serum levels of them in exudative and transudative pleural fluid

E. Razi, G. Mossavi, P. Amiri (Kashan, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session: Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2859

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E. Razi, G. Mossavi, P. Amiri (Kashan, Islamic Republic Of Iran). Comparison and relationship of cholesterol and lipoproteins of pleural effusions with serum levels of them in exudative and transudative pleural fluid. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 2859

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