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The Professional Medical Journal, 2016 Objectives: To compare the pleuroscopic and closed pleural biopsy by Abramsneedle in terms of diagnostic yield and obtaining specific diagnosis in cases of exudative pleuraleffusion. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Period: August 2014 to February 2015. Setting:Department of Thoracic Medicine Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center Karachi. Methodology:
Dr. Nosheen Saifullah +3 more
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Tropical Medicine &International Health, Volume 31, Issue 8, Page 1128-1134, August 2026.ABSTRACT Background Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE), the second most common form of extra‐pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), remains difficult to diagnose due to low‐yield, invasive and often unavailable diagnostics in resource‐limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic characteristics alone to predict TB ...
Lukonde Zimba +3 more
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.ABSTRACT Immune checkpoint inhibitor–associated serositis is rare and may present with recurrent effusions. Some cases are steroid dependent, contributing to significant toxicity for patients. Guidance on steroid‐sparing therapy is limited. Our case describes IL‐1 blockade with anakinra which was well tolerated and effective, supporting its use as a ...
Emma McNally +6 more
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Lung India, 2015 Differentiating into transudate or exudate is the first step in the evaluation of effusions. Light's criteria is the standard but a significant number of transudates may not be differentiated based on these criteria. Acute phase proteins (APP) are present in plasma, which increase or decrease by about 25% during an acute inflammatory response ...
Girish K Shanthaveeranna +2 more
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Utility of semi-rigid thoracoscopy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion
, 2015 Background: Semi-rigid thoracoscopy is a safe and efficacious procedure in patients with undiagnosed pleural effusion. Literature on its utility from developing countries is limited.
Deepali Jain +8 more
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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2014 Purpose: The aim of this study is to differentiate between the histopathological features of pleural tuberculosis both free and encysted forms of pleural effusion as regards pleural fluid cytology and pleural tissue granulomatous tissue reaction and ...
A.M. Abumossalam, A.A. Moawd, A.M. Shebl
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Etiology of Exudative Pleural Effusions in Adults in North Lebanon [PDF]
Canadian Respiratory Journal, 2001 OBJECTIVE: To establish the clinical pattern and etiology of exudative pleural effusions in adults in North Lebanon.MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients aged 21 years and older who were admitted with exudative pleural effusions to the Husseini Hospital, Tripoli, North Lebanon, between 1997 and 1999 were studied prospectively.RESULTS: Of 165 patients ...
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Diagnostic Value of Pleural Fluid Bilirubin / Serum Bilirubin Ratio Versus Pleural Fluid Protein / Serum Protein Ratio to Differentiate Exudative from Transudative Pleural Effusion [PDF]
, 2020 INTRODUCTION: Pleural effusion is the abnormal and excess accumulation of serous fluid in the pleural space. The first step is to classify them as transudates or exudates which is essential for the management of pleural effusion.
Sivanesan, P
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Ultrasound guided pleural biopsy in undiagnosed exudative pleural effusion patients [PDF]
, 2016 IntroductionPleural biopsy for pathological confirmation is the standard diagnostic procedure for pleural diseases, transthoracic ultrasonography (TUS) has evolved as an important imaging tool for diagnosing pleural and pulmonary conditions.Aim of the ...
Elgazaar, Alaa eldin M. +7 more
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Consumed by Abdominal Distention
Arthritis Care &Research, Volume 78, Issue 8, Page 959-966, August 2026.
Abimbola Fadairo‐Azinge +3 more
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