Usefulness of Pleural Fluid C - reactive protein in Diagnosing Etiology of Pleural Effusion
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
The aim of the study is to evaluate the sensitivity of pleural fluid CRP in identifying parapneumonic effusions. Methods: A single centre cross sectional study comprising of 50 patients was done at madras medical college and patients were divided into four groups according to their type of pleural effusion as follows: tuberculous, malignant, parpneumonic effusions and others and the pleural fluid CRP measured.
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Dr. R. Penchalaiahm . D, Dr. Ibenajesni
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