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Haemorrhagic pleural effusion in Nigerians.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine
|March 1, 1979
Summary
Haemorrhagic pleural effusion occurred in 22% of Nigerian patients. Neoplasms, particularly lung carcinoma, were the most frequent cause, followed by tuberculosis and trauma.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Haemorrhagic pleural effusion is a significant clinical finding.
- Understanding its causes in specific populations is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the experience with haemorrhagic pleural effusion in Nigerians.
- To identify the common causes of haemorrhagic pleural effusion in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 63 cases of haemorrhagic pleural effusion.
- Data collected over a 15-year period from 283 cases of pleural effusion.
Main Results:
- Haemorrhagic pleural effusion represented 22% of all pleural effusion cases.
- Malignant cells were identified in 21% of haemorrhagic effusions.
- Neoplasms (especially lung carcinoma), tuberculosis, and trauma were the leading causes.
Conclusions:
- Neoplasms are the primary cause of haemorrhagic pleural effusion in Nigerians.
- Tuberculosis and trauma are also significant etiological factors.
- Lung carcinoma is the most common neoplasm associated with this condition.