Investigating unilateral pleural effusions: the role of cytology.

Volume: 52, Issue: 5, Pages: 1801254
Published: Nov 1, 2018
Abstract
The vast majority of undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusions have fluid sent for cytological analysis. Despite widespread use, there is uncertainty about its sensitivity to diagnose malignant pleural effusions (MPEs). Our aim was to ascertain the utility of cytology using a large prospective cohort. null Consecutive patients presenting with an undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion were recruited to this UK-based study. All had pleural fluid...
Paper Details
Title
Investigating unilateral pleural effusions: the role of cytology.
Published Date
Nov 1, 2018
Volume
52
Issue
5
Pages
1801254
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