PMC5322506_01
Pleural effusion and consolidation on chest X-ray of the patient.
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Left-sided pleural effusion was suspected due to findings of the physical examination and it was confirmed on chest X-ray (Figure 1) and pleural ultrasonography (USG) which showed total collapse of the left lower lobe and pleural effusion from baseline to the upper lobe (Figure 2).
Pleural effusion from baseline to the left upper lobe and accompanying total collapse of the left lower lobe.
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Left-sided pleural effusion was suspected due to findings of the physical examination and it was confirmed on chest X-ray (Figure 1) and pleural ultrasonography (USG) which showed total collapse of the left lower lobe and pleural effusion from baseline to the upper lobe (Figure 2).