Pleural fluid ‘cell block’ analysis in malignant pleural effusion: sensitive, superior over fluid cytology and suitable for immunohistochemistry analysis (IHC), will decrease need for thoracoscopy guided procedures

P. Shital (Latur (Maharashtra), India)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Pleural and mediastinal malignancies
Session: Pleural and mediastinal malignancies
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4308
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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