Alkaline phosphatase in pleural effusions.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
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2003 Jul-Sep; 45(3): 161-3
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in English
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| ID: sea-29945
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Pleural effusion (PF) is a common clinical presentation in several diseases. Various parameters from pleural fluid have been studied to identify the cause. The diagnostic value of these parameters varies. The present study was carried out to evaluate the value of alkaline phosphatase concentration in the pleural effusions as a diagnostic tool.METHODS:
One hundred and one patients with pleural effusion admitted over a period of two years were studied. The diagnosis was confirmed by pleural biopsy and cytology for malignant cells.RESULTS:
Pleural fluid alkaline phosphatase levels of more than 75 mg/dl was found in exudative effusions and less than 75 mg/dl in transudative ones. But it did not differentiate tubercular pleural effusions from other exudative ones.CONCLUSION:
Pleural fluid alkaline phosphatase of >75 mg/dl is a useful biochemical marker to suggest exudative effusions.
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Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Adult
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Alkaline Phosphatase
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Exudates and Transudates
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Middle Aged
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Evaluation studies
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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