| Literature DB >> 2651039 |
Abstract
Although widely used, pericardial fluid cytology has not been adequately validated. We pooled 22 new cases with 71 previously reported cases having both fluid cytology and pericardial histopathologic examination. Cytology was correct in 87 of 93 cases (diagnostic accuracy, 94 percent). Sensitivity was 87 percent and specificity was 100 percent.Mesh:
Year: 1989 PMID: 2651039 DOI: 10.1378/chest.95.5.1142
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Chest ISSN: 0012-3692 Impact factor: 9.410