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PLEURAL EFFUSIONS IN CHILDREN. [PDF]
These affections are probably as old as the creation of man, as the conditions producing them must have obtained ever since man first became sick. Hence, I scarcely think that much that is new can be said on the subject; it is possible, however, that I may say something that will cause some one to search deeper than ever before, and thus enable him to ...
C. F. WAHRER
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Aim To investigate the diagnostic value of combined detection of SHOX2 and RASSF1A gene methylation with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level in diagnosing malignant pleural effusion.
Shaosen Chen+4 more
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Could pleural fluid lactate level have an added diagnostic value in para pneumonic effusion?
Background Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, can be classified into transudative and exudative effusion. A parapneumonic effusion is a pleural effusion that forms adjacent to pneumonia. Para pneumonic effusion can be sub-
Mohammed Shehta+2 more
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{"references": ["1.\tKugasia, I. A. R., Kumar, A., Khatri, A., Saeed, F., Islam, H., & Epelbaum, O. (2019). Primary effusion lymphoma of the pleural space: Report of a rare complication of cardiac transplant with review of the literature. Transplant Infectious Disease, 21(1), e13005.", "2.\tKarki, A., Riley, L., Mehta, H. J., & Ataya, A. (2019).
Mohan Naidu.K+6 more
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Cell origins and diagnostic accuracy of interleukin 27 in pleural effusions. [PDF]
The objective of the present study was to investigate the presence of interleukin (IL)-27 in pleural effusions and to evaluate the diagnostic significance of pleural IL-27.
Wei-Bing Yang+9 more
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Abstract Pleural disease remains a commonly encountered clinical problem for both general physicians and chest specialists. This review focuses on the investigation of undiagnosed pleural effusions and the management of malignant and parapneumonic effusions. New developments in this area are also discussed at the end of the review.
A R, Medford, A, Medford, N, Maskell
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Diagnostic value of procalcitonin in pleural effusion
Background A wide range of diseases can cause pleural effusion. Its diagnosis and management remain a clinical challenge, bearing a significant cost to both patients and health care system.
Abdelsadek H Al-Aarag+3 more
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Clinical Significance of Pleural Effusion in Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia in Children
The clinical significance of pleural effusion in Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia in children has not yet been elucidated. Herein, we investigated the clinical implications of pleural effusion in children with MP pneumonia. Overall, 150 children with
Seo-Hee Kim+3 more
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Splenic Haematoma as A Rare Cause of Pleural Effusion: A Case Report [PDF]
Pleural effusion has various aetiologies, mostly located either in the lung parenchyma or in the pleura. Subphrenic causes, leading to exudative pleural effusion are uncommon.
Kashish Dutta+4 more
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Interleukin‐5‐producing malignant pleural mesothelioma with eosinophilic pleural effusion
Malignant tumors are often associated with eosinophilic pleural effusion. Here, we encountered a case of interleukin‐5 (IL‐5)‐producing malignant pleural mesothelioma with eosinophilic pleural effusion. The patient was a 50‐year‐old male.
Eiji Takeuchi+6 more
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