Diagnostic yield of cytopathology in evaluating pericardial effusions: Clinicopathologic analysis of 419 specimens

Volume: 125, Issue: 2, Pages: 128 - 137
Published: Oct 24, 2016
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pericardial effusions can cause considerable morbidity and potentially may lead to mortality. Malignant pericardial effusions are uncommon, and data on malignancies encountered in pericardial effusion cytology specimens are limited. METHODS Relevant records of all pericardial effusions from January 2008 to September 2014 were examined and compared with pericardial biopsy results when performed. Discrepant cases were reviewed to...
Paper Details
Title
Diagnostic yield of cytopathology in evaluating pericardial effusions: Clinicopathologic analysis of 419 specimens
Published Date
Oct 24, 2016
Volume
125
Issue
2
Pages
128 - 137
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