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Pleural Effusion
ClinicalTests
Thoracocentesis;
ImagingStudies
x-ray: - posteroanterior radiography in the presence of 200 mL of fluid; - lateral radiography with as little as 50 mL of fluid. US better compare with CT;
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0715/p99.html
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