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Pleural homocysteine for malignant pleural effusion: A prospective and double‐blind diagnostic test accuracy study

Thoracic Cancer, 2022
Objective To assess the accuracy of pleural fluid homocysteine for discriminating malignant pleural effusion (MPE) and benign pleural effusion (BPE). Methods A total of 194 patients from two cohorts (Hohhot and Changshu) with undiagnosed pleural effusion
Xi‐Shan Cao, Wen Zhao, Xu‐Hui Wen, Yu‐Ling Han, Li Yan, Ting‐Wang Jiang, Jin‐Hong Huang, Hong Chen, Wen‐Qi Zheng, Zhi‐De Hu   +9 more
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[Undiagnosed pleural effusion].

Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia, 2007
In spite of the progress in the diagnostic methods, about 20% of the pleural effusions may remain without a proper diagnosis after the use of conventional exams. In order to determine the origin of these effusions, alternative methods and invasive procedures shall be used aiming to determine the etiology of the undiagnosed pleural effusions and ...
Eduardo, Genofre, Antonio Monteiro da Silva, Chibante, Alex Gonçalves, Macedo   +2 more
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Clinical Impact and Reliability of Pleural Fluid Mesothelin in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2009
Abstract Rationale Serum mesothelin is a new biomarker for the diagnosis of mesothelioma. Patients with mesothelioma commonly present with pleural effusions. To define the clinical utility of mesothelin quantification in pleural fluid, we assessed its additional value over pleural fluid ...
Davies, H, Sadler, R, Bielsa, S, Maskell, N, Rahman, N, Davies, R, Ferry, B, Lee, Y   +7 more
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Utility of a Combined Diagnostic and Severity Scoring System Based on Complete Blood Count and Derived Immune‐Inflammatory Indicators in Children With Mycoplasma pneumoniae Pneumonia

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Volume 40, Issue 13, July 2026.
This study developed a simple, low‐cost scoring system using routine complete blood count (CBC) and derived immune‐inflammatory indicators (LYM%, PLT, PCT, and PLT × LYM) for early diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) in 1662 children. Age‐stratified analysis confirmed that key indicators remained significantly higher in the pneumonia ...
Quan Liu, Li Wei, Liang Wang, Xing‐Mei Zhu, Hai‐Feng Wang, Ling Ge   +5 more
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Diagnostic utility of medical thoracoscopy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusions

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2020
Background: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive technique to inspect the pleural space and to perform biopsy of pleural lesions under direct vision.
Vikas Marwah, D Bhattacharyya, Mohamed Falih Ali, Ashok Kumar Rajput, Prashant Sengupta, Gaurav Bhati   +5 more
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Genetic Abnormalities and Clinical Management of Fetal Genitourinary System Anomalies in Eastern China

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 6, Page 1362-1371, June 2026.
ABSTRACT To investigate the correlation between genetic abnormalities and fetal genitourinary (GU) anomalies in Eastern China and to provide assistance for the clinical management of fetuses with different types of GU anomalies. Five hundred forty‐five fetuses with GU anomalies were enrolled, undergoing karyotyping, copy number variation sequencing ...
Jie Liang, Jiebin Wu, Lin Zhang, Yunmeng Qi, Yi Wang, Xu Cao, Jingfang Zhai   +6 more
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A Three‐Step Diagnostic Strategy for Malignant Pleural Effusions

Cancer Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT New diagnostic tools, such as high fluorescence cells (HFc) and tumor markers (TMs), have emerged in the quest to accurately diagnose malignant pleural effusion (MPE). This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of the HFc and TMs combination.
Elisa Nuez‐Zaragoza, Vicente Aguadero, Indira Bhambi‐Blanco, Mònica Vidal‐Pla, Isabel Aparicio‐Calvente, M. Rosa Escoda‐Giralt, Joana Gallardo‐Campos, Joan Carles Ferreres, Luis Frisancho, Laia Mas‐Maresma, Patricia Aguilera‐Fernández, Sonia Marco‐Continente, Marina Sierra‐Boada, Pablo Andreu‐Cobo, Miquel Gallego, Francesca Canalias, Javier Hernando‐Redondo, Jaume Trapé   +17 more
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Role of Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for Management of Pleural Effusion [PDF]

Zagazig University Medical Journal
Background: Pleural effusion is a condition where fluid collects between the layers of the pleura around the lungs. Treatment usually starts with removing some of the fluid using a needle (thoracentesis) to relieve symptoms and find out the cause.
Amr Mansour Hassan, Mahmoud Abdrabo, Abdulwahhab Salim Hablous, Ehab Elalfy   +3 more
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Thoracoscopic techniques in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of pleural effusions—advantages and disadvantages of different thoracoscopic approaches [PDF]

Introduction: Pleural effusions are among the most commonly encountered conditions in the field of thoracic surgery. There are numerous diagnostic and treatment options, but the timing and precise choice of intervention remains critical.Aim: The aim of ...
Marinova, Katerina; Medical University of Varna
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Takotsubo Syndrome Mimicking Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2026.
Graphical abstract showing possible clinical findings in Takotsubo syndrome and apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. ABSTRACT Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a reversible form of cardiomyopathy that is triggered by emotional or physical stress, leading to a typical image of apical ballooning.
Benjamin Vögeli, Recep Ali Hacialioglu, Bilal Cevik, Julian Flury, Alvin Oliver Payus, Nisha Arenja   +5 more
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