Pleural effusion

Case contributed by Hidayatullah Hamidi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cough and fever for two weeks.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Abnormal opacity in the left lower zone blunting the left cardiophrenic angle with meniscus appearance.

Atelectatic bands are also seen in the left middle and lower zones.

Case Discussion

Unilateral pleural effusion in children may be due to infection, such as tuberculosis.

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