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Lung cancer tumor markers in serous effusions and other body fluids.
- Source :
- Tumor Biology (IOS Press); 2024 Supplement, Vol. 46, pS99-S110, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- From its onset and during its progression, lung cancer may affect various extrapulmonary structures. These include the serous membranes, the pleura and pericardium, and less frequently the central nervous system, with leptomeningeal involvement. In these cases, fluid accumulates in the serous membranes which may contain substances secreted by the tumor. Measuring the concentrations of these substances can provide useful information for elucidating the origin of the fluid accumulation, either in pleural and pericardial effusions or in cerebrospinal fluid. This paper describes the histological types of lung cancer that most frequently affect the serosa and leptomeninges. It also reviews the literature on tumor markers in different fluids and makes recommendations for their interpretation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10104283
- Volume :
- 46
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Tumor Biology (IOS Press)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176449668
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3233/TUB-220024