Title: Pleural fluid mesothelin as an adjunct to the diagnosis of pleural malignant mesothelioma.
Authors: Creaney, Jenette; Segal, Amanda; Olsen, Nola; Dick, Ian M; Musk, A W Bill; Skates, Steven J; Robinson, Bruce W
Abstract: The diagnosis of pleural malignant mesothelioma (MM) by effusion cytology may be difficult and is currently controversial. Effusion mesothelin levels are increased in patients with MM but the clinical role of this test is uncertain.
Publication: Disease markers, 2014, Vol 2014, p413946
ISSN: 1875-8630
Publication type: Journal Article
DOI: 10.1155/2014/413946

Pleural fluid mesothelin as an adjunct to the diagnosis of pleural malignant mesothelioma.

Creaney, Jenette; Segal, Amanda; Olsen, Nola; Dick, Ian M; Musk, A W Bill; Skates, Steven J; Robinson, Bruce W