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Utility of Cancer Ratio (Serum LDH/Pleural Fluid ADA) and Cancer Plus Ratio (Cancer Ratio/Pleural Fluid Lymphocytic Percentage) in Differentiating Malignant Pleural Effusion and Tubercular Pleural Effusion: A Prospective Observational Study
2025-08-21
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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background Tubercular and malignant pleural effusions are two common causes of exudative effusions in high TB burden countries. Differentiating them accurately is crucial for timely management. Traditional biomarkers often overlap, prompting the need for more specific diagnostic tools. The Cancer Ratio (serum LDH/pleural fluid ADA) and Cancer Plus Ratio (Cancer Ratio/pleural fluid lymph...
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- f18c3949-02b9-53a5-89ba-94ba02655284
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7264543/v1
