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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally and a major cause of mortality in individuals with HIV.
  • Pleural TB is a frequent cause of pleural exudates, particularly in TB-endemic regions and among HIV-positive individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of pleural tuberculosis.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and strategies, especially in varying prevalence settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on pleural tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of diagnostic features including adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels, cell counts, and microbiological yield.
  • Discussion of imaging findings and biopsy techniques.

Main Results:

  • Most TB pleural effusions are lymphocyte-rich exudates with high ADA, but presentations can vary, including neutrophil-predominant effusions and empyema.
  • Diagnosis is straightforward if M. tuberculosis is detected; high ADA and lymphocyte predominance are highly predictive in high-prevalence areas.
  • Pleural biopsy is crucial for diagnosis in low-prevalence settings and for detecting drug-resistant TB.

Conclusions:

  • Pleural TB diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical, biochemical, and microbiological findings, with diagnostic approaches tailored to local TB prevalence.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, similar to pulmonary TB, are essential.
  • Management may involve pleural drainage or surgical intervention for complicated cases like loculated effusions and empyemas.