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Does pleural-fluid cholesterol measurement improve diagnostic accuracy in differentiating transudates and exudates compared to Light criteria in patients with pleural effusions?
Does pleural-fluid cholesterol measurement improve diagnostic accuracy in differentiating transudates and exudates compared to Light criteria in patients with pleural effusions?
Pleural-fluid cholesterol is a promising, simple alternative to Light criteria for differentiating transudates and exudates, though its optimal cutoff and specificity require further study.
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May warrant consideration as a simple alternative in select cases; leaves open optimal cutoff and specificity for broader adoption.
Vaz et al. (2001) studied this question.
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