Investigating unilateral pleural effusions: the role of cytology.

Conclusions: This is the largest prospective study of pleural fluid cytology in the literature. These results inform discussions with patients about the likely requirement for further tests after thoracentesis. In male patients with prior asbestos exposure it justifies an approach of not waiting for the cytology result prior to thoracoscopy.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Arnold, D., De Fonseka, D., Perry, S., Medford, A., Brett, M., Maskell, N. Tags: Pleural and Mediastinal Malignancies Source Type: research