Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in malignant and tuberculous pleural effusions

R. Jankowska, I. Porebska, T. Dyla, W. Szeliga (Wroclaw, Poland)

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: 2709
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases, Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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R. Jankowska, I. Porebska, T. Dyla, W. Szeliga (Wroclaw, Poland). Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in malignant and tuberculous pleural effusions. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 2709

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