Pleural Fluid Glucose – Routine but Vital Biochemical Parameter for Differential Diagnosis of Effusions
Biochemical parameters in pleural fluid are usually done to identify the cause of pleural effusion. Differentiating the effusion into either transudative or exudative is a logical first step, with further investigations dictated by the clinical features and these results. Light’s criteria and othe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital
2017-12-01
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Series: | Walawalkar International Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.wimjournal.com/html/journal/images/v2c1.pdf |