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Re-expansion pulmonary edema

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath onset following a procedure.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

CXR

x-ray

Right side air space opacity

CXR: One day prior

x-ray

Right pleural effusion

Case Discussion

Right mid and lower zone alveolar opacity developing acutely post pleural tap with drainage of a large right pleural effusion. Over 2L was drained rapidly. The appearance and clinical setting suggest re-expansion pulmonary edema.  

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