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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Pleural tuberculosis
  1. Pleural needle biopsy 
    ... effusion ) or other abnormality of the pleural membrane. Pleural biopsy can diagnose tuberculosis , cancer, and other diseases. If this type of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003862.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pleural fluid culture 
    ... may indicate: Empyema (collection of pus in the pleural space) Lung abscess (collection of pus in a lung) Pneumonia Tuberculosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003725.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Open pleural biopsy 
    The pleura will be normal. ... Certain infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic) Mesothelioma Tuberculosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003863.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Empyema 
    ... leads to a buildup of pus in the pleural space. There can be 2 cups (1/2 liter) or more of infected fluid. This fluid puts pressure on the lungs. Risk factors include: Bacterial pneumonia Tuberculosis Chest surgery Lung abscess Trauma or injury to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000123.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemothorax 
    ... Death of lung tissue (pulmonary infarction) Lung or pleural cancer -- primary or secondary (metastatic, or from another site) A tear in a blood vessel when placing a central venous catheter or when associated with severe high blood pressure Tuberculosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000126.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Incision for pleural tissue biopsy (image) 
    ... open pleural biopsy, a small piece of the pleural tissue is removed ... abnormal growths, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8881.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pleurisy 
    ... the lining of the lungs and chest (the pleura) that leads to chest pain when you take a breath or cough.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001371.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Disseminated tuberculosis 
    Disseminated tuberculosis is a mycobacterial infection in which mycobacteria spread from the lungs to other parts of the body ... Tuberculosis (TB) infection can develop after breathing in droplets sprayed into the air from a cough or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000624.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Pulmonary tuberculosis 
    Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the lungs. It may spread to other organs. ... Pulmonary TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M tuberculosis) . TB is contagious. This means the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000077.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Mediastinoscopy with biopsy 
    ... This procedure is also done for certain infections (tuberculosis, sarcoidosis) and autoimmune disorders . ... of disease from one body part to another Tuberculosis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003864.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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