29 August 2021>: Articles
Effectiveness of Saireito, a Traditional Japanese Kampo Herbal Medication, on Pacemaker-Related Pleural Effusion: A Case Report
Unusual or unexpected effect of treatment
Hiroyuki Mataki A* , Masamichi Yasutomi E , Yuya Makino E , Ayako Kunimura E , Kenzo Fukuhara E , Masafumi Takeda E , Akira Kimata E , Sonoko Hirayama E , Toru Ozawa E , Teruki Shin E , Takayuki Yoshioka E , Nobutaka Inoue ADOI: 10.12659/AJCR.931247
Am J Case Rep 2021; 22:e931247
Table 2. Pleural effusion analysis. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) concentration in effusion >200 IU; LDH concentration divided by serum LDH concentration >0.6. According to the Light criteria, the effusion is exudative.
Apperance | Pale bloody |
Specific gravity | 1.029 |
Carcinoembryonic antigen | 1.1 ng/ml |
Adenosine deaminase | 38 IU/L |
Hyaluronic acid | 6170 ng/ml |
Total protein | 3.6 g/dl |
Blood sugar | 102 mg/dl |
LDH | 418 U/L |
WBC | 200~300/mm |
Lymphocyte | 55% |
Neutrophil | 0% |
Eosinophil | 20% |
Macrophage | 23% |
LDH – lactate dehydrogenase; WBC – white blood cell. |