Diagnostic scoring systems for tuberculous pleural effusion in patients with lymphocyte-predominant exudative pleural profile: A development study

Diagnostic scoring systems for tuberculous pleural effusion in patients with lymphocyte-predominant exudative pleural profile: A development study

Background: Diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) in patients presenting with Lymphocyte-Predominant Exudative pleural effusion (LPE) is challenging, due to the poor clinical utility of TB culture. Adenosine deaminase (ADA) has been recommended for diagnosis, but its high cost and limited av...

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Main Authors: Jeerawat Kaewwinud, Sireethorn Pienchitlertkajorn, Kamolphop Koomtanapat, Lalita Lumkul, Pakpoom Wongyikul, Phichayut Phinyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Diagnostic prediction tools
Tuberculous pleuritis
Lymphocyte-predominant exudative pleural effusion
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023106487

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