A case of a large, left pleural pseudotumor due to left oblique fissural encysted pleural fluid with bibasal pleural effusions. The pleural pseudotumor progressively resorbed over a lengthy ICU stay and improved without any percutaneous or surgical drainage.
There is known COPD, with recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis on ongoing treatment. The patient is HIV-positive and on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).