Use of anabolic-androgenic steroids masking the diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Tuberculous pleural effusions are not always easy to diagnose but the presence of a lymphocyte-rich exudate associated with an increased adenosine deaminase level and a positive skin test result are highly sensitive diagnostic sign...

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Main Authors: de Larrea Carlos, Duplat Aglae, Rivera-Olivero Ismar, de Waard Jacobus H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/30