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Can simultaneous pleural fluid and serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme patterns differentiate malignant from benign exudative pleural effusions?
Can simultaneous pleural fluid and serum lactate dehydrogenase isoenzyme patterns differentiate malignant from benign exudative pleural effusions?
Pleural fluid LDH isoenzyme patterns, specifically LDH2 > 35%, may help differentiate malignant from benign exudative pleural effusions.
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LDH2 >35% was associated with malignant exudates; leaves open whether isoenzyme patterns aid differentiation.
Light et al. (1973) studied this question.
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