Table 5 The radiological data and pleural fluid analysis of patients with IgG4 related effusion
N= 17 | |
|---|---|
Site of effusion | |
Right side | 10 (58.8%) |
Left side | 6 (35.5%) |
Bilateral | 1 (5.9%) |
Effusion | |
Complex non-septated | 15 (88.2%) |
Complex septated | 2 (11.8%) |
Consolidation | 6 (35.3%) |
Pleura | |
Normal | 7 (41.2%) |
Thick | 8 (47.1%) |
Irregular | 2 (11.8%) |
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy | 7 (41.2%) |
Appearance | |
Serous | 2 (11.8%) |
Serosanginous | 13 (76.5%) |
Hemorrhagic | 2 (11.8%) |
Protein (mg/dl) | 42.47 ± 4.89 |
Albumin (mg/dl) | 28.58 ± 6.06 |
SPAG | 1.03 ± 0.32 |
Positive ADA | 3 (17.6%) |
Decreased glucose level | 7 (41.2%) |
Cytology | |
Polymorph | 3 (17.6%) |
Lymphocytes | 8 (47.1%) |
Mesothelial cells | 1 (5.9%) |
Atypical cells | 1 (5.9%) |
Plasma cell | 4 (23.5%) |