The reliability of the cytological diagnosis malignant mesothelioma

J. G. Aerts, M. Delahaye, T. van der Kwast, H. C. Hoogsteden, J. P. van Meerbeeck (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1739
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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