Pleural effusion

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dyspnea.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

Unilateral right pleural effusion.

Case Discussion

A unilateral pleural effusion should raise suspicion of malignancy and requires further investigation.

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