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Different characteristics of pleural abnormalities on computed tomography between tuberculous and malignant pleural effusion

Authors :
Lee, Jaehee
Park, Jongmin
Park, Ji Eun
Lee, Yong Hoon
Choi, Sun Ha
Seo, Hyewon
Yoo, Seung Soo
Lee, Shin Yup
Cha, Seung-Ick
Park, Jae Yong
Lim, Jae Kwang
Kim, Chang Ho
Source :
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences; 20230101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

: Computed tomography (CT) is the mainstay imaging modality for suspected pleural malignancy. Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) can present with various pleural abnormalities. However, few studies have evaluated the different characteristics of pleural abnormalities on chest CT between TPE and malignant pleural effusion (MPE).

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029629 and 15382990
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs62897412
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjms.2023.04.021