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Cell Block Immunohistochemistry in Effusion Cytology

NCT04279327 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2020-07-08

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Summary

Cytology is usually the first step in investigating serous effusions, to either detect or exclude an underlying malignancy. This study will try to answer the need for improved diagnostic yield of cytologic examination by cell block technique and immunohistochemical testing of three markers which are EZH2, Claudin-4 and MOC-31.

Conditions

  • Effusion Pleural
  • Ascites
  • Pericardial Effusion

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aliaa EM Mahmoud, MSc · Assiut University

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-04-01
Primary Completion
2021-04-30
Completion
2022-01-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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