My dad had pleural effusion and all reports came for malignancy but esnophill count as 10% and esr 37mm kindly advice he is in tb medicines now .

Not enough informati: I would recommend using one of the consult types we offer so we can get more information. As a general answer TB can coexist with a malignant pleural effusion. If a person has ever been PPD positive or known to of been exposed to TB any time in their life before starting chemotherapy they may be treated for TB. The eosinophils present could represent the malignancy, infection, allergy or worms

Mgt: The eosinophils are a type of cell which can be associated with number of dis: allergic reactions, malignancy, and parasitic infections. He should continue to have close follow up including following his daily temperatures, serial imaging, and blood counts. If the effusion continues and does not respond to medications, then another sample can be sent for cultures and sensitivities to medications