Diagnostic value of adenosine deaminase in nontuberculous lymphocytic pleural effusions

Jimenez Castro D., Diaz Nuevo G., Perez-Rodriguez E., Light R.W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 220-224
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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