Computed tomography (CT) of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis revealed large, bilateral pleural effusions; a nodular consolidation in the left upper lobe; several small, hypodense lesions, 5 to 10 mm ...

On the other hand, pleural effusion localized in an interlobar space is not a common finding, since only 15 cases have been recorded in the literature. 1–11 Multiple, localized pleural effusions ...

Finally, percuss over the right middle lobe in the right midchest and along the left anterior chest. Dullness and Its Indications . Dullness to percussion implies consolidation, pleural fluid, or ...

Within the left upper lobe there was a large cavity. A loculated left pleural effusion was also visible. Many poorly defined nodules lay within his right lung, mostly in the upper lobe. Follow-up 4-mm ...

Be aware that pleural effusion and right lower lobe pneumonia can give a false sense of the upper liver margin. Hepatomegaly percussed to the left of the midline is the Grocco abdominal sign.

Catheter is placed called Tunneled indwelling pleural catheter, so you can have pleural effusion at home. Draining the catheter 2-3 times week or as directed by the physician. Expert opinion from ...