Tuberculous pleural effusion is characterized by all except?
Mesothelial cells are found in variable numbers in most effusions, but their presence at greater than 5% of total nucleated cells makes a diagnosis of TB less likely. Markedly increased number of mesothelial cells, especially in bloody eosinophilic effusions, suggests pulmonary embolism as the cause of an effusion.
Tuberculosis
Hemorrhage
LDH more than 60%
Protein is increased
Mesothelial cells
Mesothelial cells