The value of IL6 in differentiation between malignant and non malignant pleural effusion

H.H. Masoud, R. Emam, M. Gabr (Cairo, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Diagnosis of pleural effusions and rare tumours experience
Session: Diagnosis of pleural effusions and rare tumours experience
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1926
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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H.H. Masoud, R. Emam, M. Gabr (Cairo, Egypt). The value of IL6 in differentiation between malignant and non malignant pleural effusion. Eur Respir J 2009; 34: Suppl. 53, 1926

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