MODERN APPROACHES AND ALGORITHMS OF DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOUS PLEURISY

Muazzamov Bakhodir Rakhmanovich

Authors

Muazzamov Bakhodir Rakhmanovich Bukhara State Medical Institute, Associate Professor, PhD , Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Abstract

Tuberculous pleurisy (TP) remains one of the most significant causes of exudative pleural effusion worldwide, particularly in regions with a high prevalence of tuberculosis, where it accounts for 30% to 70% of all cases . Despite advances in diagnostics, verifying the etiology of pleurisy remains a challenging clinical task. Late or misdiagnosis can lead to the formation of adhesions, the development of pleural empyema, and the need for surgical intervention . This review systematizes current data on the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and, most importantly, a comprehensive differential diagnostic algorithm for suspected tuberculous pleurisy, examining both routine and high-tech verification methods.

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