title: [Differential cytological diagnosis of pleural exudate].
abstract: Results of cytological investigation of pleural exudates were analyzed in 644 patients for the 2000-2000 yrs period. Meticulous description of principal kinds of pleural exudates is presented, differential signs of cytologic composition in patients with nonspecific, tuberculous, stagnant and oncologic pleuritis were delineated. The changes in cytological composition of exudates in lingering of the disease course are depicted. High diagnostic value of cytological investigation of pleural fluid, especially in presence of contraindications, was established.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Iathyna
authors.forename: N S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Opanasenko
authors.forename: I V
authors.initials: IV
authors.lastname: Liskina
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Kuchugura-Kucherenko
authors.forename: V I
authors.initials: VI
authors.lastname: Klimenko
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Zagaba
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000166:cytology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology