The affected
hemithorax is often reduced in size due to persistent negative pressures.
Ultrasonographic Findings: Fetal parts were observed in the left
hemithorax on ultrasonography performed through intercostal spaces.
Thoracic ultrasound showed alarge fluid collection of the left
hemithorax.
The current approach according to the recommendations of the International Liaison Committee on Lung Ultrasound for the International Consensus Conference on Lung Ultrasound in 2012 is to divide the
hemithorax into four quadrants (Fig.
There are 28 chapters treating the recognition of, inter alia, normal anatomy, airspace versus interstitial lung disease, opacified
hemithorax, atelectasis, pleural effusion, bone density, fractures, intracranial pathology, pediatric diseases.
A CT revealed not only a giant mass, but also bilateral metastasis of the
hemithorax and left pleural effusion.
Chest computed tomography scan showed right hilar lymphadenopathy and local plural thickening in posterior part of left
hemithorax.
sup][2] Here, we report a case of HHT, who was diagnosed of PAVM in his right
hemithorax, and was treated by thoracoscopic wedge resection.
Chest radiograph showed small right
hemithorax with ipsilateral mediastinal shift.
In a short time, supra-atmospheric pressure develops in the pleural space, collapsing the lung on the affected side (ipsilateral lung), and forcing the mediastinum to shift to the opposite
hemithorax (contralateral lung).
The forelimb of the investigated
hemithorax was slightly pulled forward during investigation.
The CT scan showed a 15cm, partially calcified, cystic mass in the right lower
hemithorax consistent with empyema.
