The value of the assessment of serum and pleural Dikkopf-1 concentrations in the differentiation between malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions
Conclusions Malignant effusions are associated with elevated serum and pleural DKK-1 level but it cannot be used as sure marker for the diagnosis of malignancy since it rises in many other conditions.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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