Diagnostic value of adenosine deaminase in tuberculous and malignant pleural effusion
Introduction: Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is a common problem for differential diagnosis from malignant effusion (MPE) in epidemic areas of tuberculosis (TB). Prediction based on adenosine deaminase (ADA) is dependent on age as well as the tuberculosis incidence. Aim of the work: To estimate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-10-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763812000477 |