Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma-associated pleural effusion misdiagnosed as tubercular pleural effusion

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma-associated pleural effusion misdiagnosed as tubercular pleural effusion

Adenosine deaminase (ADA) in the pleural fluid has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing tubercular pleuritis. ADA level of more than 40 IU/L in a lymphocytic and exudative effusion is suggestive of tubercular etiology in clinical practice. Antitubercular chemotherapy is often instituted w...

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Main Authors: Sonali Mallik, Ananda Datta, Amanpreet Kaur, Swagatika Samal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Advanced Lung Health
Subjects:
misdiagnosis
non-hodgkin lymphoma
pleural effusion
Online Access:http://www.jalh.org/article.asp?issn=2772-7165;year=2023;volume=3;issue=3;spage=108;epage=112;aulast=Mallik

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http://www.jalh.org/article.asp?issn=2772-7165;year=2023;volume=3;issue=3;spage=108;epage=112;aulast=Mallik

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