Comparison of multiple serum and pleural fluid biomarkers for the diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

D. Neville (Portsmouth, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1585
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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