The value of mesothelin in pleural effusion vs histology by medical thoracoscopy

C. Manta, P. Ferro, E. Battolla, M. C. Franceschini, M. Sivori, S. Simonini, A. Bonotti, F. Fedeli, S. Roncella, P. A. Canessa (Sarzana, La Spezia, Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Molecular markers: diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions
Session: Molecular markers: diagnosis and management of malignant pleural effusions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3547
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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