Validation of a simple computed tomography scoring system to predict the malignant nature of pleural effusion
Abstract Objective Weaimed to validate a computed tomography (CT) scoring system and assess its sensitivity and specificity to predict the malignant nature of pleural effusion that is exudative and of undetermined origin. Patients and methods This is a retrospective study that enrolled 123 patients...
Main Authors: | Rania A. Sweed, Ayman I. Baess |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/ejb.ejb_46_19 |
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