Presentation
Malaise and productive cough.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Parapneumonic effusion
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Right middle and lower lobe consolidation is demonstrated. This is associated with right pleural effusion. This has developed from the prior x-ray .
Case Discussion
Pleural effusions not uncommonly develop with pneumonias, and can progress to empyema.