The Diagnostic Value of Transthoracic Ultrasonographic Features in Predicting Malignancy in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions: A Prospective Observational Study | Zendy

António Bugalho | Zendy; Dalila Ferreira | Zendy; Sara Simões Dias | Zendy; Maren Schuhmann | Zendy; Jose C. Branco | Zendy; Maria João Marques Gomes | Zendy; Ralf Eberhardt | Zendy

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The Diagnostic Value of Transthoracic Ultrasonographic Features in Predicting Malignancy in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusions: A Prospective Observational Study

Author(s) -

António Bugalho,

Dalila Ferreira,

Sara Simões Dias,

Maren Schuhmann,

Jose C. Branco,

Maria João Marques Gomes,

Ralf Eberhardt

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

respiration

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264

H-Index - 81

eISSN - 1423-0356

pISSN - 0025-7931

DOI - 10.1159/000357266

Subject(s) - medicine , malignancy , pleural effusion , radiology , prospective cohort study , ultrasound , diaphragmatic breathing , malignant pleural effusion , pathology , alternative medicine

Transthoracic ultrasound (US) is an important instrument to identify pleural effusions and safely conduct invasive procedures. It also allows systematic scanning of the pleural surface, though its value remains uncertain for differentiation between malignant (MPE) and nonmalignant pleural effusion (non-MPE) in routine clinical practice.

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