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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The role of liquid-based cytology and ancillary techniques in pleural and pericardic effusions: An institutional experience [PDF]
, 2015 "Epub ahead of print 2015 Jan. 14"BACKGROUND: Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of serous membrane effusions may fulfil a challenging role in the diagnostic analysis of both primary and metastatic disease.
Afshar-Moghaddam +24 more
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Protocol of the Australasian Malignant Pleural Effusion (AMPLE) trial: a multicentre randomised study comparing indwelling pleural catheter versus talc pleurodesis [PDF]
, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Malignant pleural effusion can complicate most cancers. It causes breathlessness and requires hospitalisation for invasive pleural drainages. Malignant effusions often herald advanced cancers and limited prognosis.
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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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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2014 Background: The undiagnosed pleural effusions are an important clinical problem so scientists spent much effort and time in searching for a new parameter to help in the diagnosis of pleural effusions.
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Dose de-escalation of intrapleural tissue plasminogen activator therapy for pleural infection. The alteplase dose assessment for Pleural infection Therapy project [PDF]
, 2017 Rationale: Intrapleural therapy with a combination of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) 10 mg and DNase 5 mg administered twice daily has been shown in randomized and open-label studies to successfully manage over 90% of patients with pleural infection ...
Bintcliffe, Oliver +10 more
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Value of D-dimer and alkaline phosphatase in the diagnosis of pleural effusion
Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2014 Introduction: Pleural effusion is a common clinical presentation in several diseases. Various parameters from pleural fluid have been studied to identify the cause of effusion.
Mahmoud M. El-Habashy +2 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 ...
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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2014 Pleural effusion is relatively common clinical condition that requires differential diagnosis. It is defined as collection of fluid in pleural space. Pleural effusion is often diagnostic dilemma for the physician.
Wafaa S. El-Shimy +4 more
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Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema following closed percutaneous pleural biopsy: a case report [PDF]
, 2008 Minimally invasive investigations, such as pleural fluid cytological assessment and closed percutaneous pleural biopsy, are often performed first in the investigation of suspected malignant pleural effusions.
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