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Can chest x-ray show pleural effusion?
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Yes: Btoh chest xray and CT scan are good ways to identify this CT is more sensitive
Answered 2/17/2020
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Yes.: Yes, unless it is very small.
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Yes: Usually has to be about 200cc or greater to see on chest xray
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