
Diagnostic Utility of Pleural C-Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion: A Head-to-Head ...
Introduction Pleural effusion is an important clinical manifestation associated with a variety of pathological conditions, including tuberculous pleurisy, malignancy, heart failure, and pneumonia.1–3 Among these, pleural effusion arising from pneumonia is …