title: Diagnostic thoracentesis and pleural biopsy in pleural effusions. Health and Public Policy Committee, American College of Physicians.
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001798:Blood Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000032:analysis; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods; D013909:Thorax; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D001798:Blood Proteins; D011506:Proteins; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase