Talk:Thoracentesis

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[edit] Tuberculosis

Although the reference to TB as reason for the presence of pleural fluid is correct I would think this condition is a form of pneumonia and therefore already mentioned by the word parapneumonic. What is your view on this? --Nomen Nescio 11:23, August 30, 2005 (UTC)

Tuberculous pleural effusion is usually associated with (tuberculous) pneumonia. However TB is sufficiently distinct from other pneumonias, in my opinion, to warrant an extra line in the text. Axl 17:55, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

Agreed. Most medical texts make a distinction for TB.DocJohnny 05:14, 23 November 2005 (UTC)