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Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion

Rukhsana Anwar, Javaid Iqbal Farooqi.


Abstract
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)

Key words: Pleural Biopsy, Exudative Pleural Effusion, Tuberculosis, Mesothelioma


 
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Anwar R, Farooqi JI. Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . RMJ. 2004; 29(2): 61-64.

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Anwar R, Farooqi JI. Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . RMJ. 2004; 29(2): 61-64.


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Anwar R, Farooqi JI. Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . RMJ. (2004), [cited June 22, 2026]; 29(2): 61-64.


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Anwar, R. & Farooqi, . J. I. (2004) Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . RMJ, 29 (2), 61-64.


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Anwar, Rukhsana, and Javaid Iqbal Farooqi. 2004. Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . Rawal Medical Journal, 29 (2), 61-64.


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Anwar, Rukhsana, and Javaid Iqbal Farooqi. "Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion ." Rawal Medical Journal 29 (2004), 61-64.


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Anwar, Rukhsana, and Javaid Iqbal Farooqi. "Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion ." Rawal Medical Journal 29.2 (2004), 61-64. Print.


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Anwar, R. & Farooqi, . J. I. (2004) Diagnostic yield of pleural biopsy in lymphocytic exudative pleural effusion . Rawal Medical Journal, 29 (2), 61-64.


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