The diagnostic value of cholesterol in the differentiation of exudative and transudative pleural effusion
AbstractBackground and purpose: Pleural effusion is a common finding in many pulmonary or extrapulmonary diseases and its analysis is essential for differentiating transudates from exudates. Light's criteria is questioned by some researchers and measuring of cholesterol in pleural effusion is p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2007-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mazums.ac.ir/files/onlineJournals_3120806=naghshvar-1.pdf |