An interventional study of pleural fluid tapping in Unilatral Pleural Effusion, sponsored by Samsung Medical Center. Completed at 1 site in Korea, Republic of. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2011-07-21.
Sponsored by Samsung Medical Center · Not applicable, Interventional, and Diagnostic
Melanoma antigen (MAGE) gene is known to be expressed in tumor cells, testis and placenta. The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of pleural fluid MAGE gene expression, tumor marker and cytology in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.
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Minimally invasive technique to detect malignant pleural effusion
The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of pleural fluid MAGE gene expression, tumor marker and cytology in the diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion.
Time frame: 12months interval
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