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Cytological Examination of Malignant Pleural Effusion in Breast Cancer
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is characterized by the presence of malignant cells. It can occur in 15% of patients with cancer and is a common manifestation in patients with metastatic disease. Breast cancer (BC) is the second most common cause of MPE and MPE occurring in 2- 11% of patients with BC. Breast cancer is a heterogeneous disease of malignant tumors with diversified morphology, clinical course, biologic behavior and prognosis, and accurate tumor classification is critical for a patient's care.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Mansoura University Hospital |
|---|---|
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 50 |
| Start date | Sat Oct 19 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Sat Apr 19 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Malignant Pleural Effusion
Interventions
- Thoracentesis
Countries
Egypt