Beta-2-transferrin to detect cerebrospinal fluid pleural effusion: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Pleural effusion secondary to ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion is a rare and potentially life-threatening occurrence.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We describe a 14-month-old Caucasian boy who had a ve...

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Main Authors: Smith Jennifer C, Cohen Eyal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/6495