Vladimir Aleksiev, Daniel Markov, Boyko Yavorov, Kristian Bechev, Galabin Markov, Filip Shterev, Dimcho Argirov
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Introduction: Malignant pleural effusions are a common and debilitating complication of advanced malignancies, affecting approximately one million patients annually. This condition leads to significant morbidity and a decline in quality of life. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are critical yet challenging due to the overlap in biochemical markers between malignant and benign pleural effusions.