Differential diagnosis of pleural effusion based upon the cytoanalysis of the pleural fluid

G. Dragisic, M. Stanetic (Banja Luka, Bosnia And Herzegovina)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Epidemiological aspects of lung tumors and infections including tuberculosis
Session: Epidemiological aspects of lung tumors and infections including tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2640
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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