Unilatral Pleural Effusion Clinical Trial
Official title:
Diagnostic Utility of Pleural Fluid MAGE Assay in Patients With Pleural Effusion From Primary Lung Cancer
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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Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic