Status:
UNKNOWN
Cell Block Immunohistochemistry in Effusion Cytology
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Effusion Pleural
Ascites
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief 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 cyto...
Detailed Description
This is a prospective study that will be conducted at the pathology lab of Assiut University Hospital. The study will include effusion specimens (pleural, peritoneal \& pericardial) and the aspirated ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all cases with serous effusion of unknown aetiology including ascites, pleural or pericardial effusions.
Exclusion
- No exclusion criteria from the histopathologist perspective, i.e. all cases that undergone diagnostic aspiration are eligible for the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04279327
Start Date
April 1 2020
End Date
January 1 2022
Last Update
July 8 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Assiut University Hospital
Asyut, Egypt