The value of cytology in pleural effusions vs histology by medical thoracoscopy

P. A. Canessa, C. Manta, S. Colli, L. Bancalari, A. M. Carletti, D. Fini, M. Sivori, F. Fedeli (Sarzana, La Spezia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Current issues in malignant pleural diseases
Session: Current issues in malignant pleural diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3331
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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