Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mesothelioma
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Frontal and lateral chest x-rays show opacification of the right pleural space.
From the case:
Mesothelioma
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Non-contrast CT demonstrates a loculated pleural effusion with thickened nodular pleura.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have a biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis of mesothelioma.