Cytological effects of prolonged storage of fresh pleural fluid samples

L. Antonangelo, F. Vargas, M. Acencio, T. Cabral, E. Marchi, R. Sales (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Diagnosis and management of pleural effusions and mesothelioma: improving old techniques and new tools
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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