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| Parameter | Malignant group | Tuberculous group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA | 15.09 (2 to 128) | 48.83 (1 to 305) | <0.001 |
| LDH | 624.98 (73 to 14,104) | 616.24 (92 to 7,131) | 0.389 |
| Protein | 45.38 (0.5 to 101.4) | 50.12 (16.5 to 67) | <0.001 |
| Glucose | 6.13 (0.1 to 42.7) | 5 (0.1 to 16.4) | <0.001 |
TPE, tuberculous pleural effusion; MPE, malignant pleural effusion; ADA, adenosine deaminase; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase.
