Role of C-reactive protein in distinguishing between transudative and exudative pleural effusion

Y. Kogan (Haifa, Israel), E. Sabo (Haifa, Israel), M. Odeh (Haifa, Israel)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Clinical problems from non-malignant pleural disease to hypoventilation
Session: Clinical problems from non-malignant pleural disease to hypoventilation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2027
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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