Pleural fluid having low glucose is seen in all except
Ref Harrison 19 th ed/pg 1717 Figure 316-1 Glucose < 60 mg/dL Consider: Malignancy Bacterial infections Rheumatoid pleuritis . In tubercular effusion , pleural fluid glucose level is usually normal / mildly reduced.
Tuberculosis
Emphysema
Rheumatoid ahritis
Mesothelioma
Respiratory system