The role of thoracoscopic biopsies in the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100846
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health problem in many developing countries. In many cases, tuberculosis may present a significant diagnostic challenge. A 32-year-old male Chinese immigrant presented to our institution with a fever and… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis pleural; role thoracoscopic; fast bacilli; pleural tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Insight into diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis with special focus on nucleic acid amplification tests
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2022.2093189
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Pleural tuberculosis (TB) is the archetype of extrapulmonary TB (EPTB), which mainly affects the pleural space and leads to exudative pleural effusion. Diagnosis of pleural TB is a difficult task predominantly due to… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; pleural tuberculosis; amplification; diagnosis pleural ... See more keywords
Use of Pleural Fluid Digital PCR Analysis to Improve the Diagnosis of Pleural Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.01632-22
Abstract: Pleural TB is one of the most frequent causes of pleural effusion, especially in areas with high burden of TB. Due to the paucibacillary nature of the disease, the diagnostic sensitivities of all available bacteriological… read more here.
Keywords: dpcr; is1081 dpcr; diagnosis; digital pcr ... See more keywords
Biomarkers in the diagnosis of pleural diseases: a 2018 update
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DOI: 10.1177/1753466618808660
Abstract: The use of biomarkers on pleural fluid (PF) specimens may assist the decision-making process and enhance clinical diagnostic pathways. Three paradigmatic examples are heart failure, tuberculosis and, particularly, malignancy. An elevated PF concentration of the… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis pleural; 2018 update; biomarkers diagnosis; pleural diseases ... See more keywords
Adenosine deaminase-based measurement in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion: a multicenter retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1177/17534666231155747
Abstract: Introduction: The differential diagnosis of pleural effusion is difficult, and studies have reported on the potential role of adenosine deaminase (ADA) in the differential diagnosis of undiagnosed pleural effusion. This retrospective study aimed to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: based measurement; pleural effusion; diagnosis pleural; differential diagnosis ... See more keywords