Comparison of Pleural Fluid Adenosine Deaminase with the Lactate Dehydrogenase/Adenosine Deaminase Ratio in Differentiating Tubercular Pleural Effusion from Non-tubercular Effusion

Background: Pleural effusions are caused by various conditions, including tuberculosis and malignancies. Accurate differentiation between tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) and non-tuberculous pleural effusion (NTPE) is crucial for effective treatment outcomes. While adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels...

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Main Authors: R. Sai Deeksha, Basava, Shraddha Acharya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmh.ijmh_59_24
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