Small right pleural effusion
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Previous chest infection.
Patient Data
Right sided pleural effusion is present. Lungs and pleural spaces are otherwise unremarkable. Cardiomediastinal contour within normal limits.
2 case questions available
Q: Describe the abnormality. show answer
A: Right basal opacity obscuring the right costodiaphragmatic recess with a meniscus.
Q: What is the diagnosis? show answer
A: Right pleural effusion.
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