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Can chest x-ray show pleural effusion?

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Yes: It is easily identified on chest XR.

Answered 7/19/2015

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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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Dr. Michael Sanders answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes: Usually has to be about 200cc or greater to see on chest xray

Answered 5/26/2017

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