- Etiologic and Laboratory Analyses of Ascites in Patients who Underwent Diagnostic Paracentesis
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Hwangbo Y, Jung JH, Shim J, Kim BH, Jung SH, Lee CK, Jang JY, Dong SH, Kim HJ, Chang YW, Chang R
- KMID: 760722
- Korean J Hepatol.
- 2007 Jun;13(2):185-195.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Liver cirrhosis and malignant tumors are two major causes of ascites according to the reports from Western countries, 80% and 10% respectively. Assuming that there might be regional... -
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- Association between Elevated Pleural Interleukin-33 Levels and Tuberculous Pleurisy
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Lee KS, Kim HR, Kwak S, Choi KH, Cho JH, Lee YJ, Lee MK, Lee JH, Park SD, Park DS
- KMID: 1781297
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2013 Jan;33(1):45-51.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2013.33.1.45
BACKGROUND: Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) plays a crucial role in Mycobacterium tuberculosis induced pleural responses. Interleukin (IL)-33 up-regulates the production of IFN-gamma. We aimed to identify whether an association between pleural IL-33... -
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- Combining ADA, protein and IFN-gamma best allows discrimination between tuberculous and malignant pleural effusion
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Kim YC, Park KO, Bom HS, Lim SC, Park HK, Na HJ, Park JH
- KMID: 1051569
- Korean J Intern Med.
- 1997 Jun;12(2):225-231.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to assess the usefulness of various enzymes, cytokines and biochemical studies of pleural fluid for the differential diagnosis of tuberculosis from malignant pleural... -
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