Diagnostic Role Of Pleural Biopsy In Pleural Effusion.
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v4i2.3785Keywords:
Pleural biopsy, pleural effusion, exudative effusion, tuberculosis, malignancy.Abstract
Pleural effusion is a common clinical and diagnostic problem in Pakistan. The commonest cause of pleural effusion is presumed to be tuberculosis until proved otherwise. The objective of this study was to establish the diagnostic role of pleural biopsy in exudative pleural effusion. Fifty case were selected who were clinically and Radiologically diagnosed to have pleural effusion. Their age ranged between 20 to 80 years. Out of 50 cases 29 (58%) were diagnosed to be tuberculous,11 (22%) were malignant, 5 (10%) were suffering from chronic non-specific pleuritis while no diagnosis could be made in 5 (10%) case. Only 3 (6%) patients developed pneumothorax which resolved on its own. Pleural biopsy is a safe and reliable procedure with fewer complications. It should be performed in all exudative pleural effusions to overcome the delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis and malignancy.Downloads
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08/19/2020
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AKHTAR, A. M. ., RASUL, S. ., WAHEED, K. ., BHATTI, A. H. ., IQBAL, Z. H. ., ANWAR, N. ., & WAHEED, S. . (2020). Diagnostic Role Of Pleural Biopsy In Pleural Effusion . Annals of King Edward Medical University, 4(2), 4–5. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v4i2.3785
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