Chest X-ray - Scenario 3
Scenario questions

Scenario questions

Question 1

  • Regarding image 2 (If not already stated) - what procedure has been performed and what complication has occurred?

Question 2

  • Regarding image 2 - what clinical signs could you expect to find on examination?

Question 3

  • What do you think could be the cause of her abdominal distension?

Question 4

  • What is the best initial imaging examination to investigate her abdomen?

Question 5

  • Which laboratories should receive a sample of the pleural fluid removed, and in general terms what results would you expect?

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Last reviewed: February 2016