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Diagnostic utility of pleural fluid and serum markers in differentiation between malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Medical Research, 2009
Study objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of four different tumor markers: cancer antigen 125 (CA-125), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cytokeratin 19 fragment (CYFRA 21-1) and neuron specific enolase (NSE) in patients with malignant and non ...
Korczynski P   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of a clinical prediction rule for the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis in Peru [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Objectives: To develop a clinical prediction rule (CPR) for the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis (PT) in patients with pleural exudates in Peru. Methods: Clinical and laboratory information was collected from patients with exudative pleural effusion ...
Solari, Lely   +2 more
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Severe Occupational Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis: A Case Series of Four Patients Requiring Lung Transplantation

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Industrial Medicine, Volume 69, Issue 5, Page 323-334, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune‐mediated interstitial lung disease triggered by repeated inhalation of organic or chemical antigens. Occupational exposures account for approximately 19% of all cases. Early diagnosis, identification of the responsible antigen(s), and immediate avoidance of exposure are crucial to prevent ...
Ludwig Frei‐Stuber   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Atypical Presentation of Tuberculous Ascites, Severe Hyponatremia, and Acute Kidney Injury in a Young Male

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT A 25‐year‐old male who had been in good health before presenting with right lower lobe pneumonia, severe hyponatremia (Na 117 mEq/L), distension, and reduced urine output. AKI secondary to acute glomerulonephritis (GN) or interstitial nephritis was suggested by the initial workup. He was discharged for outpatient nephrology follow‐up following
Bassem Al Hariri   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Value of Sialic Acid in Pleural Effusion

open access: yesChinese Journal of Lung Cancer, 2010
The present study was conducted in 30 patients of malignant pleural effusion and 30 patients of non malignant pleural effusion. Pleural fluid and blood samples were taken at the time of admission, before starting any treatment.
S KHARB, S TANDON, A BANSAL
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Novel Clinical and Histological Insights into Cutaneous Kikuchi‐Fujimoto Disease and Kikuchi Disease‐Like Inflammatory Pattern (KLIP)

open access: yes
JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Magí Brufau‐Cochs   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole‐Induced Systemic Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome: A Case Report

open access: yesClinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole can induce life‐threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis. Early recognition, immediate drug cessation, and multidisciplinary supportive care are critical. Even with aggressive therapy, mortality remains high, and SCORTEN score aids in prognostication.
Qing Wang, Litong Chen, Wen Ye
wiley   +1 more source

The differentiation of pleural effusions [PDF]

open access: yes, 1982
CITATION: Martiz, F. J. 1982. The differentiation of pleural effusions. South African Medical Journal, 62:553-556.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaThe causes and pathophysiology of pleural effusions are briefly discussed.
Maritz, F. J.
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