Rapid evaluation of exudative pleural effusion using C-reactive protein

M. E. Cioroiu, R. Cernat, L. Balta, L. Butnaru (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Diagnosis of pleural effusions and rare tumours experience
Session: Diagnosis of pleural effusions and rare tumours experience
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1922
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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M. E. Cioroiu, R. Cernat, L. Balta, L. Butnaru (Iasi, Romania). Rapid evaluation of exudative pleural effusion using C-reactive protein. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1922

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