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TopicName

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;

PhysicalExams

Comment

WebLink

https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0715/p99.html