Value of D-dimer and alkaline phosphatase in the diagnosis of pleural effusion
Introduction: Pleural effusion is a common clinical presentation in several diseases. Various parameters from pleural fluid have been studied to identify the cause of effusion. D-dimer is a degradation product of cross-linked fibrin and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is one of the biochemical markers fo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-10-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763814001587 |