A high amylase level in pleural fluid suggests a diagnosis of
Answer is B (Malignancy): Malignancy is associated with high levels of amylase in pleural fluid High amylase level in pleural fluid suggests Esophageal rupturedeg Pancreatic pleural effusiondeg (Pancreatitis/Pancreaticpseudo cyst) Malignancydeg (Adenocarcinoma of lung/pancreas)
Tuberculosis
Malignancy
Rheumatoid ahritis
Pulmonary infarction