Optimizing Diagnostic Strategies for Malignant Serous Cavity Effusion: The Role of Cytomorphological Examination Combined with High Fluorescent Cells and Total Protein
Cytomorphological examination showed high sensitivity and high specificity in the diagnosis of MSCE. Its combination with HFC and TP effectively enhances diagnostic performance by achieving a balance between reducing missed diagnoses and minimizing misdiagnoses.
Authors
- Yanlong Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2048-6397)
- Thomas Stuart Mughogho
- Jie Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4958-2091)
- Ning Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1374-3052)
- Xinchang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4763-2120)
- Jian Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0177-1259)
- Dokani Michael Ndovi
- Rashid Kaseka
Institutions
- Mzuzu University (MW)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malawi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v37i2.5
- Primary Topic
- Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00