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Clinical Stem 2
A patient with pulmonary nodules 1 year after curative intent resection of primary lung adenocarcinoma

Question 9
Was it appropriate to send pleural fluid for molecular analysis?
A. Yes. Pleural fluid is adequate for molecular analysis, and molecular analysis should be considered in case of disease progression because trials of novel agents against new molecular targets are available.

B. No. Pleural fluid samples are usually inadequate for molecular analysis.
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