VEGF Correlates with Inflammation and Fibrosis in Tuberculous Pleural Effusion
Objective. To investigate the relationship among angiogenic cytokines, inflammatory markers, and fibrinolytic activity in tuberculous pleural effusion (TBPE) and their clinical importance. Methods. Forty-two patients diagnosed with TBPE were studied. Based on chest ultrasonography, there were 26 loc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/417124 |