Presentation
The patient underwent splenectomy and was sent to do an abdominal ultrasound check for free fluid.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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There was an absent lung sliding sign.
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Lung point sign on the left side of the image.
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Normal lung sliding is seen at right side.
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Left pneumothorax with associated pleural effusion (hydropneumothorax).
From the case:
Pneumothorax (ultrasound)
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Bilateral pleural effusion with left pneumothorax with partial lung collapse.
Case Discussion
Visceral and parietal pleurae slide by each other with respiration identified as a shimmering white line at the interface.
On the left side it shows absence of this moving shimmering line as air has intervened in the pleural space anteriorly in supine position, hindering visualization of the moving visceral pleura against the parietal one.