Tired of the confusion around pleural effusions: Adenosine deaminase detection sets the record straight!

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World Journal of Clinical Cases

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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2025; 13(21): 106945
Published online Jul 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i21.106945

Table 3 Distribution of pleural effusion etiologies

Etiology category	n (%)	Notes
Transudates (Non-inflammatory)	33 (21)	Congestive heart failure (26 cases), cirrhosis (3 cases), etc.
Exudates (Inflammatory)	124 (79)	Tuberculous effusion (44 cases), adenocarcinoma (37 cases), etc.
Other notable etiologies	-	Empyema (8 cases), lymphoma (7 cases), etc.

Citation: Liu KY, Li XB. Tired of the confusion around pleural effusions: Adenosine deaminase detection sets the record straight! World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(21): 106945
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i21/106945.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i21.106945