Table 3 Histopathologic diagnostic rate of non-infectious pleural lesions with pleural effusion (n, %)
n = 90 | Pleural malignancy n = 72 | Mesothelioma n = 7 | Nonspecific pleurisy n = 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
Pleural effusion | 14 (19.44) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) |
Pleural biopsy | 58 (100.00) | 2 (28.57) | 11 (100.00) |
P | p < 0.01 | p < 0.01 | p < 0.01 |