Diagnostic Accuracy of Lactate Dehydrogenase/Adenosine Deaminase Ratio in Differentiating Tuberculous and Parapneumonic Effusions: A Systematic Review
Background Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and parapneumonic effusion (PPE) are often difficult to differentiate owing to the overlapping clinical features. Observational studies demonstrate that the ratio of lactate dehydrogenase to adenosine deaminase (LDH/ADA) is lower in TPE compared to PPE,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://e-trd.org/upload/pdf/trd-2023-0107.pdf |