Diagnostic value of pleural fluid/serum ratio of beta human chorionic gonadotropin in malignant pleural effusions

A. Zamani, T. Öztürk, O. Imecik (Konya, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Mesothelioma, malignant pleural effusions and rare thoracic tumours
Session: Mesothelioma, malignant pleural effusions and rare thoracic tumours
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2706
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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A. Zamani, T. Öztürk, O. Imecik (Konya, Turkey). Diagnostic value of pleural fluid/serum ratio of beta human chorionic gonadotropin in malignant pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 2706

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