Cytology of pleural fluid versus histopathology of the pleura in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusions

M. P. Fijalkowski, A. Rul (Lodz, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Lung perfusion and lung cancer: imaging, diagnosis and treatment
Session: Lung perfusion and lung cancer: imaging, diagnosis and treatment
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4447
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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