Pleural Effusions in Tuberculosis

Lysozyme in pleural effusions.

Pleural Effusions and Pneumothoraces.

The pleural space is created by the parietal and visceral pleura that line the chest wall and the lung surface, respectively. Normally, only a small amount (0.3 mL/kg) of hypotonic fluid is present within the pleural space due to homeostatic balances in physiologic fluid production and absorption. Various infectious and noninfectious processes can lead to pathologic filling of the pleural space...

[Tuberculous pleural effusions].

Tuberculous pleural effusion is a common manifestation of the primary form of the disease or consequence of the reactivation of a latent infection due to the M. tuberculosis. Advances in the laboratory methods have contributed to better diagnose and understand the pathophysiology of the effusion secondary to tuberculosis. However, although a predominant lymphocytic pleural effusion is suspiciou...

Tumor markers in pleural effusions.

AIM The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic capabilities of tumor markers in pleural effusion and their importance for assessment of the etiology of pleural effusions. PATIENTS AND METHODS In pleural effusions from 166 patients hospitalized during the period 2003-2005 at the Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy, Faculty Hospital in Pilsen, the following tumor markers were det...

Adenosine deaminase in pleural effusions.