Development and validation of a prediction model for tuberculous pleural effusion: a large cohort study and external validation

Development and validation of a prediction model for tuberculous pleural effusion: a large cohort study and external validation

Abstract Background Distinguishing tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) from non-tuberculosis (TB) benign pleural effusion (BPE) remains to be a challenge in clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a novel nomogram for diagnosing TPE. Methods In this retrospective a...

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Main Authors: Yanqing Liu, Zhigang Liang, Songbo Yuan, Shanshan Wang, Fei Guo, Weidong Peng, Jing Yang, Aihua Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Tuberculous pleural effusion
Nomogram
Scoring system
Adenosine deaminase
Area under the curve
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-022-02051-4

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