Microbiome profile associated with malignant pleural effusion. [PDF]
, 2020 INTRODUCTION:There is ongoing research into the development of novel molecular markers that may complement fluid cytology malignant pleural effusion (MPE) diagnosis.
Gilbert, Jack A +5 more
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Is Adenosine Deaminase in Pleural Fluid a Useful Marker for Differentiating Tuberculosis from Lung Cancer or Mesothelioma in Japan, a Country with Intermediate Incidence of Tuberculosis? [PDF]
, 2011 The objective of this study was to evaluate the utility of the determination of adenosine deaminase (ADA) level in pleural fluid for the differential diagnosis between tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and malignant pleural effusion (MPE) in Japan, a ...
Aoe, Keisuke +9 more
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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2015 Introduction: Distinction between malignant and non-malignant pleural effusion is of great importance in the patient management. The aim: We examined the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP) and serum amyloid A (SAA) in distinguishing different ...
Hala Mohamed Shalaby Samaha +3 more
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New biomarkers for the diagnosis of pleural effusion
The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2022 Background Persistent undiagnosed effusion is present in approximately 15% of all causes of exudative effusion. Pleural effusion caused by immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) is a new type of pleural effusion.
Raafat T. El-Sokkary +3 more
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Inducers of epithelial mesenchymal transition and cancer stem cells in malignant pleural effusions [PDF]
, 2016 The Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition (EMT) plays a role not only in tumor metastasis but also in tumor recurrence. This process is believed to be tightly linked to the presence of Cancer Stem Cells (CSCs) however, it is still not clear which ...
Cherubini, Emanuela +5 more
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Malignant Pleural Effusions: Management Options [PDF]
Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2018 AbstractMalignant pleural effusion (MPE) represents advanced metastatic malignancy and is associated with poor median survival. Incidence remains high and continues to rise, in part due to changing population demographics. This therefore represents a significant health care burden.
McCracken, DJ, Porcel, JM, Rahman, NM
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Journal of Integrated Health Sciences, 2017 Introduction: Pleural effusion refers to excessive or abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. It is a commonly encountered medical problem caused by a variety of underlying pathological conditions.
N D Khamar +3 more
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Pleural Fluid Mesothelin as an Adjunct to the Diagnosis of Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma [PDF]
, 2014 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 ...
Creaney, Jenette +6 more
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Recurrence of malignant melanoma presenting as black-colored pyopneumothorax: a rare entity
Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2017 We report a 63-year-old patient with black-colored pus (pyopneumothorax) resulting from an infected pleural effusion associated with metastatic malignant melanoma of the skin.
Ganesh Patel +4 more
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Indwelling Pleural Catheters in Hepatic Hydrothorax: A Single-Center Series of Outcomes and Complications [PDF]
, 2018 Background Treatment of hepatic hydrothorax (HH) generally involves sodium restriction, diuretics, and serial thoracentesis. In more advanced cases, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt and liver transplantation may be required.
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