Clinical Evaluation of the Levels of CEA,CA15-3 and AlphaFeto Protein in Malignant and Benign Pleural Effusion
Background: Pleural effusion is a common clinical problem. Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic utility of Carcino embryonic antigen (CEA), CA 15- 3, and alpha-feto protein ( AFP ) as a tumor markers in serum and pleural effusion and evaluate the value of combining them as...
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Language: | English |
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University of Baghdad/ Al-Kindy College of Medicine
2008-12-01
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Series: | مجله كليه طب الكندي |
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Online Access: | https://jkmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/MEDICAL/article/view/743 |