A repeat chest radiograph and CT scan of the thorax showed bilateral pleural effusions (more so on the right side) (Figure 1). Because the pleural effusions were uneven and there was no history or ...

He also has aching chest pain on the right side that worsens with deep inspiration. He is afebrile. The chest radiograph reveals bilateral pleural effusions, with more pleural fluid on the right ...

[5,6] Effusions (defined as 500 mL or more of fluid within the pleural space) are typically right-sided. [7,8] No cardiopulmonary cause for the pleural effusion is found. Coexisting ascites can be ...

Hearing a sloshing sound suggests hydropneumothorax. Note the location of the effusion. A right-sided pleural effusion suggests congestive heart failure. A left-sided effusion suggests ...

Pain on the right side of the chest can result from muscle strain or digestive problems. It can also indicate an injury, cardiovascular disease, a serious lung problem, or another health condition ...

The right hemithorax is normal except for the ... In addition to the large left-sided pleural effusion, the consultant noted dilated superficial veins over the proximal part of the patient's ...

On examination, she had decreased breath sounds on the right side. A chest radiograph showed a large right-sided pleural effusion with a mediastinal shift to the left (Figure 1). The possible ...

Results: Chest radiograph revealed a right-sided pleural effusion, and blood cell count a significant peripheral eosinophilia. Thoracenthesis contained 85% of eosinophils. The other explorations ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window For the diagnosis of people with pleural effusion, an initial image-assisted Abrams needle biopsy (IA-ANPB) can match ...

This fluid may then move through small gaps in the right side of your diaphragm and into the pleural space. This leads to pleural effusion. Along with ascites, other risk factors for hepatic ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pleural effusion' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

If a pleural effusion is likely, you may get more X-ray films while you lie on your side. These can show if the fluid flows freely within the pleural space. Computed tomography (CT scan).