Investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion: What CT scan coverage is optimal?

Thorax10.00
Volume: 75, Issue: 6, Pages: 503 - 505
Published: Mar 26, 2020
Abstract
The use of thoracic CT for patients presenting with a unilateral pleural effusion is well established. However, there is no consensus with regard to the inclusion of the entire abdomen and pelvis in the initial imaging protocol. In this prospective UK-based study, 249 patients presenting with a unilateral effusion had a CT thorax/abdomen/pelvis performed. The prevalence of malignancy on thoracic CT was 56% (140/249). Clinically significant...
Paper Details
Title
Investigation of a unilateral pleural effusion: What CT scan coverage is optimal?
Published Date
Mar 26, 2020
Journal
Volume
75
Issue
6
Pages
503 - 505
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