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What Is Meaning Of Minimal Pleural Effusion And Thickening In X-ray Result?

hi just got my xray result.. just want to ask this impression means? " consider minimal pleural effusion/thickening right. Right lateral decubitis view suggested for further evaluation as clinically warranted. pleurodiaphragm adhesion, left.. is this a bad result? im really curious,, thanks so much!
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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According to chest X-ray report there is blunting of right CP angle.It may be due to minimal pleural effusion(fluid) or pleural thickening.
It should be confirmed by another chest X-ray taken in right lateral decubitus view.It can differentiate in between effusion and thickening.
However,ultrasound of thorax is the investigation of choice to confirm minimal pleural effusion.
It is not a serious finding at all.
First of all findings should be confirmed and treat accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Is Meaning Of Minimal Pleural Effusion And Thickening In X-ray Result?

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM According to chest X-ray report there is blunting of right CP angle.It may be due to minimal pleural effusion(fluid) or pleural thickening. It should be confirmed by another chest X-ray taken in right lateral decubitus view.It can differentiate in between effusion and thickening. However,ultrasound of thorax is the investigation of choice to confirm minimal pleural effusion. It is not a serious finding at all. First of all findings should be confirmed and treat accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan