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
Pleural tuberculosis: diagnostic approach
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2019.pa4646
Abstract: Introduction: In Tunisia, tuberculosis typically represents the most frequent cause of exudative pleural effusion with clear fluid. Different tools are used in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleurisy. Aim: to determine the diagnostic approach of the… read more here.
Keywords: biopsy; microscopy; pleural tuberculosis; tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Diagnostic implications of bronchial lavage in patients with pleural tuberculosis.
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DOI: 10.5603/arm.a2020.0149
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a respiratory specimen is diagnostic in patients with pleural effusion. It is difficult to obtain sputum even after induction in these patients. An alternative method of acquiring respiratory… read more here.
Keywords: patients pleural; bronchial lavage; culture xpert; lavage ... See more keywords