Can VEGF be used in differential diagnosis of pleural effusions?

A. Kanbay, S. Demirtas, I. K. Oguzulgen, O. Kokturk, O. Gulbahar, N. Bukan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Lung neoplasms
Session: Lung neoplasms
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3366
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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