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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/413946 |