Pleural effusion on X‑ray: 13 real cases

Real, openly licensed radiographs showing pleural effusion. Study what to look for, then open each case and read it yourself before revealing the answer.

What to look for

  • Blunted costophrenic angle with a meniscus.

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Cases

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Other chest diagnoses

Diagnoses come from each image's documented source. Credits and licences are shown on each case and on the image credits page.