Comparative evaluation of CA-125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3 and CEA in exudative benign and malignant pleural effusion

F. Rezaeetalab, D. Attaran, M. Towhidi, H. Akbari, S. Mohammadzadeh Lari, S. Shaabani (Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Novel approach in diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions
Session: Novel approach in diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 227
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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F. Rezaeetalab, D. Attaran, M. Towhidi, H. Akbari, S. Mohammadzadeh Lari, S. Shaabani (Islamic Republic Of Iran). Comparative evaluation of CA-125, CA 19-9, CA 15-3 and CEA in exudative benign and malignant pleural effusion. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 227

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