Pleural effusion

Discussion:

A simple x-ray of a common pathology with classical signs and some sound teaching principles.

One cause of opacification of the hemithorax is a pleural effusion.

When large it will 'push' the mediastinum away from it.  

It will also have meniscus indicating fluid in the pleural space.

Consolidation, collapse and a pneumonectomy will not have these features.

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