Test yourself - Chest quiz 1 - Answers
Question 12
Question 12
What is the likely cause of the pleural effusion in this smoker with finger clubbing?
- A - Lung cancer
- B - Heart failure
- C - Sarcoidosis
- D - Systemic lupus erythematosus
Answer (roll over image)
- A - Lung cancer
Compare the meniscus sign with increased density beneath (effusion) with the normal right hemidiaphragm. When you see a pleural effusion don't forget to think of the causes. Sometimes the cause is visible, as on this image.