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 ...

The chest radiograph reveals bilateral pleural effusions, with more pleural fluid ... but computed tomographic (CT) scans of the chest allow imaging of the underlying lung parenchyma or mediastinum.

However, CT facilitates catheter placement for empyema drainage or biopsy of pleural lesions ... may cause a transudative effusion, such as HF. In patients with bilateral effusions, one side ...

The condition in which both the lungs get affected is called bilateral pleural effusion. To lubricate the lungs, small amounts of liquid is always present within this lining, as there is expansion ...

Pleural effusions occur on the left side in 10%-15% of patients with liver disease, [9] and bilateral pleural effusions ... Some experts recommend that routine CT scans of the chest should be ...

An axial contrast-enhanced CT scan of the lower chest (Panel C) shows a moderate-to-large pericardial effusion with pericardial thickening (arrowhead) and small bilateral pleural effusions (arrows).

"IA-ANPB should be performed if there is a pleural thickening or a localized lesion on the pleura accompanied by effusion on CT and within reach of the needle. MT should be performed in patients ...

FDG-PET/CT and diagnostic CT scanning at the baseline, and after 2–4 cycles (2 in three, 3 in 17, 4 in six patients) were performed. Therapeutic response findings evaluated using imPERCIST and ...

A pleural effusion is an unusual amount of fluid around the lung. Many medical conditions can lead to it, so even though your pleural effusion may have to be drained, your doctor likely will ...