Figure 1From: Elevated pleural effusion IL-17 is a diagnostic marker and outcome predictor in lung cancer patientsLevels of interleukin 17 in pleural effusion. Malignant effusion exhibited higher interleukin 17 (IL-17) concentrations than in nonmalignant effusion and tuberculous effusion. *compared with nonmalignant effusion group and TB effusion group, P < 0.05 for both.Back to article page