Evaluation of pleural fluid clot histology in the diagnosis of pleural malignancy

S. Direkze, K. Archer, R. Bourkiza, A. Bowzyk, D. Mukherjee, N. Alsanjari (Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Biology and diagnosis of thoracic tumours
Session: Biology and diagnosis of thoracic tumours
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4694
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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