A comparative study of conventional cytology and cell block method in the diagnosis of pleural effusion

Theerada Assawasaksakul (Bangkok, Thailand), Theerada Assawasaksakul, Viboon Boonsarngsuk, Pimpin Incharoen

Source: International Congress 2016 – Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5076
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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