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Table 3 Histologic results

From: Application of ultrasound-guided medical thoracoscopy in patients with small amounts or without pleural effusion

Histologic results

n, (%)

Malignant tumor

 

 Lung cancer

14, (20.6)

 Malignant mesothelioma

5, (7.4)

 Other tumors

4, (5.9)

Tuberculous pleurisy

19, (27.9)

Pleural infection

11, (16.2)

Nonspecific chronic pleurisy

6, (8.8)

Other pleural diseases

9, (13.2)