Gerbes-1991

Clinical setting Patients with confirmed non-malignant ascites or malignancy related ascites (confirmed by ultrasound, CT, autopsy or follow-up).
Participants and Country 99 patients. Germany
Study design Retrospective series
Target condition Malignant ascites versus non-malignant ascites. Reference standard was ultrasound, CT, autopsy or clinical follow-up.
Tests Cytology.
Follow up Not reported.
Propotion of patients with malignancy 54/99, 55%
Pathology techniques Sample was centrifuged then the sediment was smeared and stained with Papanicolaou and Giesma stains. Immunohistochemistry (CEA). Other lab tests: cholesterol, LDH, fibronectin, albumin gradient, total protein.
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From: Guideline chapter 2, Diagnosis

Cover of Diagnosis and Management of Metastatic Malignant Disease of Unknown Primary Origin
Diagnosis and Management of Metastatic Malignant Disease of Unknown Primary Origin.
NICE Clinical Guidelines, No. 104.
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