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Pleural Fluid Mesothelin as an Adjunct to the Diagnosis of Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma

Rationale. The diagnosis of pleural malignant mesothelioma (MM) by effusion cytology may be difficult and is currently controversial. Effusion mesothelin levels are increased in patients with MM but the clinical role of this test is uncertain. Objectives. To determine the clinical value of measuring...

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Autores principales: Creaney, Jenette, Segal, Amanda, Olsen, Nola, Dick, Ian M., Musk, A. W(Bill), Skates, Steven J., Robinson, Bruce W.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4258360/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25505814
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/413946