A prospective trial evaluating the role of mesothelin in undiagnosed pleural effusions

Hooper Clare E., Morley Anna J., Virgo Paul, Harvey John E., Kahan Brennan, Maskell Nick A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 18-24
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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