Demographics:
59 years old, Male
Indication:
Leukocytosis
Findings
- Moderate-sized layering left pleural effusion with a component tracking along the left lung apex
- Patchy airspace opacification in the left lung base
- Mild enlargement of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Loculated pleural effusion
Sample Report
Moderate-sized layering left pleural effusion with a loculated component tracking along the left lung apex.
Patchy airspace opacification in the left lung base is concerning for aspiration and/or pneumonia.
Mild cardiomegaly.
No frank pulmonary edema.
Discussion