Role of Pleural Fluid D-Dimer as a Novel Marker in the Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion

Introduction: Tuberculous Pleural Effusion (TPE) is associated with enhanced fibrinolytic activity which may lead to high levels of D-dimer. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate whether pleural fluid D-dimer plays a diagnostic role for TPE. Materials and Methods: It is a cross-sectional s...

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Main Authors: Mihir Mehta, Simbita Marwah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2020-10-01
Series:National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2427/44941_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AB_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AB_SHU)_PN(SHU)_PF2(SY_OM).pdf