Role of cancer ratio and other new parameters in the differential diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion

CONCLUSIONS: The best parameter for diagnosing MPE was different for patients aged ≤ 50 years and>50 years. For patients aged>50 years, CR plus was a good parameter for the differential diagnosis of MPE. For patients aged ≤ 50 years, pfADA was better.
Source: Clinics - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research