Tülay Koç

The role and importance of pericardial effusions in the diagnosis of malignancy

Objective: Pericardial effusion is a clinical condition characterized by the pathological accumulation of fluid within the pericardial cavity. It may develop secondary to cardiac, infectious, autoimmune, traumatic, or neoplastic processes. Malignancy-related effusions, particular...

Prognostic Significance of B7-H3 Expression and CD163+ Tumor-Associated Macrophage Infiltration in Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis. B7-H3 (CD276), an immune checkpoint molecule, and CD163-positive tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) contribute to tumor progression and immune evasion. This study evaluated the prognostic impact of B7-H3 expressi...