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Tuberculous pleural effusion. Twenty-year experience.

A F Seibert1, J Haynes, R Middleton

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile.

Chest
|April 11, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculous pleural effusion, a form of tuberculosis affecting the lung lining, was diagnosed in 70 patients over 20 years. Cultures and skin tests are sensitive diagnostic tools for this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern.
  • Pleural effusion is a common manifestation of extrapulmonary TB.
  • Understanding the characteristics of tuberculous pleural effusion is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and characteristics of tuberculous pleural effusion.
  • To evaluate diagnostic methods for tuberculous pleural effusion.
  • To identify trends in patient demographics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1,738 tuberculosis cases from 1968 to 1988 in Mobile, Alabama.
  • Inclusion criteria: diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion based on positive cultures or clinical resolution with chemotherapy.

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  • Data collection included patient demographics, presence of pulmonary infiltrates, and diagnostic test results.

    • Main Results:

    • Seventy cases (4.9%) of tuberculous pleural effusion were identified.
    • The mean age of affected patients was 47 years.
    • Cases were evenly split between those with and without pulmonary parenchymal infiltrates.

    Conclusions:

    • Cultures of sputum, pleural fluid, and pleura, along with intermediate-strength tuberculin skin tests, are sensitive for diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion.
    • The average age of patients diagnosed with tuberculous pleural effusion appears to be increasing.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and control of TB.