Rukhsana Anwar, Javaid Iqbal Farooqi.
Diagnostic yield of Pleural Biopsy in lymphocytic exudative Pleural Effusion.
Rawal Med J Jan ;29(2):61-4.

Objective: To know the diagnostic role of pleural biopsy in determining underlying etiological causes of lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion. Methods: A total of 74 patients, aged 17- 79 years with mean age 46 years, of either sex, with lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion underwent closed pleural biopsy with Abram`s needle in standard way. Average 3 biopsy specimens were obtained in each patient, which were examined histopathologically. Results: Definite histopathological diagnosis on pleural biopsy was possible in 53 (71.62%) patients, including tuberculosis and malignancy, 52.71 % and 18.91 % respectively. Conclusion: Pleural biopsy can determine underlying etiological causes of lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion in 71.62 with precision. (Rawal Med J 2004;29:61-64)

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