Diagnostic accuracy of pleural fluid cytology compared to pleural biopsy histology obtained via thoracoscopy

S. Leyakathali Khan, M. Haris, M. Munavvar (Preston, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Diagnosis of pleural effusions and mediastinal adenopathies
Session: Diagnosis of pleural effusions and mediastinal adenopathies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2775
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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S. Leyakathali Khan, M. Haris, M. Munavvar (Preston, United Kingdom). Diagnostic accuracy of pleural fluid cytology compared to pleural biopsy histology obtained via thoracoscopy. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2775

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