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Features which discriminate between tuberculosis and haematologic malignancy as the cause of pleural effusions with high adenosine deaminase.

Junsu ChoeSun Hye ShinKyeongman JeonHee Jae HuhHyung-Doo ParkByeong-Ho Jeong
Published in: Respiratory research (2024)
In patients with very high levels of pleural effusion ADA, hMPE should be considered. Several features in pleural effusion and serum may help to more effectively differentiate TBP from hMPE.
Keyphrases
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • emergency department
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • electronic health record