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Diagnosis of pleural effusions
| Malignant (%) | Benign (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 81 | 51 |
| Certainty of diagnosis | ||
| Definitive (n = 105) | 69 (85%) | 36 (70%) |
| Probable (n = 27) | 12 (15%) | 15 (30%) |
| Method of diagnosis | ||
| Pathologically confirmed | 61 (75.3%) | 6 (11.8%) |
| Cytology | 55 | NA |
| Thoracoscopy | 6 | 6 |
| Clinical basis | 20 (24.7%) | 45 (88.2%) |
Definition of abbreviation: NA = not applicable.
