Does the evaluation of coagulation factors contribute to etiological diagnosis of pleural effusions?
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify the participation of the coagulation system in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusions. INTRODUCTION: Imbalance between immunologic and metabolic factors triggers a sequence of events resulting in pleural reactions and accumulation of fluid. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculdade de Medicina / USP
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Clinics |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322009000900010 |