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Results 1 - 10 of 27 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. Tuberculosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberculosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Pleural Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cause of pleurisy. The most common cause of pleural effusion is congestive heart failure. Lung diseases, like COPD, tuberculosis, and acute lung injury, cause pneumothorax. Injury to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pleuraldisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. 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
  5. Needle Biopsy of the Lung (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    Lung Cancer/Diagnosis and Tests ... Lung Cancer ... Lung Diseases/Diagnosis and Tests ... Lung Diseases ... Biopsy/Specifics ... Biopsy ... American College of Radiology ... Radiological ...
    https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/nlungbiop - External Health Links
  6. 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
  7. CAT Scan (CT) - Chest Video (American College of Radiology) (Radiological Society of North America)  
    ... disorders, such as: benign and malignant tumors pneumonia tuberculosis bronchiectasis , cystic fibrosis inflammation or other diseases of the pleura (the covering of the lungs) interstitial and chronic ...
    https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/chestct - Videos
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
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