Table 1 Comparison of clinical and laboratory findings between patients with TPE and PPE
Parameter | TPE (n = 72) | PPE (n = 47) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Demographic data: | |||
Age, years | 51.5 (17–82) | 59.0 (26–93) | .014 |
Male sex | 49 (68.1%) | 33 (75%) | |
Blood values: | |||
Albumin, g/dl | 67.25 (55.3–81.6) | 66.1 (52.5–79.5) | .633 |
LDH, U/L | 81.0 (111–321) | 180.3 (118–433) | .618 |
Pleural fluid values: | |||
Protein, g/dl | 50.0 (9.6–65.1) | 47.6 (19.1–65) | .045 |
LDH, U/L | 364.5 (55–1154) | 4037 (103–48,730) | < .001 |
ADA, U/L | 33.5 (4.5–75.9) | 43.3 (2.0–344.1) | .249 |
LDH/ADA ratio | 10.88 (3.65–21.81) | 66.91 (9.04–411.4) | < .0001 |