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Revision as of 02:51, 23 February 2017
Background
- Differentiate from empyema
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Thoracentesis with fluid:
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- LDH
- Protein
- Culture and gram stain
- Cell differential and count
- Serum LDH and total protein comparison