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Table 3 Comparison of CEA positive rates between benign and malignant pleural effusion groups

From: Diagnostic value of SHOX2, RASSF1A gene methylation combined with CEA level detection in malignant pleural effusion

Group

Total (n)

CEA positive (n)

CEA positive rate(%

p

BPE

33

1

3

 < 0.01

MPE

35

26

74.3