The Diagnostic Values of Protein to Lactate Dehyrogenase Ratio in Serum and Pleural Fluid in Exudate Pleural Effusions
Introduction: Different etiologies of pleural effusion are diagnosed based on serum and plural fluid characteristics. The aim of this study was to assess and compare the serum and pleural fluid protein to lactate dehyrogenase (Pr/LDH) ratio in exudative pleural effusions. Materials and Methods: This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2013-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://jctm.mums.ac.ir/pdf_908_8d6987aef26350c4c3bfc089b187bf2d.html |