Tuberc Respir Dis.  2014 Apr;76(4):153-159.

Tuberculous Pleurisy: An Update

• Jeon D

Abstract

Tuberculous pleurisy is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Korea. Tuberculous pleurisy presents a diagnostic and therapeutic problem due to the limitations of traditional diagnostic tools. There have been many clinical research works during the past decade. Recent studies have provided new insight into the tuberculous pleurisy, which have a large impact on clinical practice. This review is a general overview of tuberculous pleurisy with a focus on recent findings on the diagnosis and management.

Keyword

Tuberculosis; Pleural Effusion; Adenosine Deaminase

MeSH Terms

Adenosine Deaminase
Diagnosis
Korea
Pleural Effusion
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, Pleural*
Adenosine Deaminase