| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5510147 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The p-CEA measurement in patients with pleural effusion of uncertain etiology is a safe and cost-effective procedure, everywhere easily available, which may help clinicians in selecting patients for further evaluations. An elevated p-CEA level in a patient with pleural effusion and negative pleural cytology suggests the need of more invasive procedure (e.g. VATS-guided biopsies), whilst low p-CEA may support a follow-up.
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Authors
Renato Tozzoli, Stefano M.M. Basso, Federica D'Aurizio, Paolo Metus, Franco Lumachi,