Right pleural effusion and TIPS

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Worsening SOB

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Moderate sized mildly loculated right pleural effusion with underlying atelectasis in the right lower lobe. The left lung and pleural space are clear. TIPS noted projected in the liver.

Case Discussion

Nice viva case of liver disease causing the effusion.

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