Dec 4, 2025 · Pleural effusions are abnormal accumulations of fluid within the pleural space. They may result from a variety of pathological processes which overwhelm the pleura's ability to reabsorb fluid.

Apr 23, 2024 · Conventional chest radiography and computed tomography (CT) scanning are the primary imaging modalities that are used for evaluation of all types of pleural disease, but ultrasound …

If you are suspicious of an effusion and want to see if the pleural fluid will move, it is best to do an ipsilateral side down x-ray of the chest (decubitus view).

What is pleural effusion? Pleural effusion, which some people call “water on the lungs,” is the buildup of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside your lungs. The pleura are thin membranes that …

Mar 24, 2024 · A pleural effusion is a common finding on chest X-ray which means there is fluid around the lung. Pleural effusions can be caused by many conditions, ranging from benign to deadly.

Nov 5, 2024 · Fluid in the pleural space initially accumulates in the posterior pleural recess when erect and is not seen on a frontal radiograph until there is at least 250 mL. When a film is semi-recumbent …

A pleural effusion is accumulation of excessive fluid in the pleural space, the potential space that surrounds each lung. Under normal conditions, pleural fluid is secreted by the parietal pleural …