Is pleural cholesterol useful for differentiation between exudates and transudates?

S. Aminiafshar, P. Tabarsi (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session: Pleural effusions and pneumothorax
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2863
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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