[Adenosine deaminase activity in the diagnosis of pleural effusion].
1988
F Cestari Filho, and
R H Rassi, and
S A Mendonça, and
M F Pires, and
I E Rassi, and
N Morrone
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009700
Nucleoside Deaminases
Catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleosides with the elimination of ammonia.
Deaminases, Nucleoside
D010996
Pleural Effusion
Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself.
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D014396
Tuberculosis, Pleural
Tuberculosis of the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and surrounding the lungs.