Cytology exam of pleural fluid
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Alternative Names Pleural fluid cytology Normal Values Normal cells are seen. What abnormal results mean In an abnormal test, malignant (cancerous) cells are present and may indicate a cancerous tumor. This test most often detects breast cancer, lung cancer, and lymphoma. Additional conditions under which the test may be performed include cancer that has spread to the lung.
Review Date: 03/01/2007  advertisement
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