Value of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ( VEGF ) In diagnosis of Pleural Effusions
Basem Gamil Sifane;
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as a marker for differentiation between different types of pleural effusionO
This study was conducted on 40 patient with pleural
effusion; 20 patients with malignant pleural effusion and 20 patients with non - malignant pleural effusion .
The level ofVEGF in both serum and pleural fluid was
found to be significantly higher in malignant effusion group of patients than the non - malignant effusion group of patients.
This study was conducted on 40 patient with pleural
effusion; 20 patients with malignant pleural effusion and 20 patients with non - malignant pleural effusion .
The level ofVEGF in both serum and pleural fluid was
found to be significantly higher in malignant effusion group of patients than the non - malignant effusion group of patients.
Other data
| Title | Value of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ( VEGF ) In diagnosis of Pleural Effusions | Other Titles | تقييم دور معامل نمو الغشاء البطانى للأوعية الدموية فى تشخيص الإنسكاب البلورى | Authors | Basem Gamil Sifane | Keywords | • Vascular endothelial growth factor. (VEGF) • Pleural effusion | Issue Date | 2004 |
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