Pleural Effusion

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I have rheumatoid arthritis and my rheumatologist just did a routine x-ray and found a prolapsed effusion. Is it necessary to get a CT scan with contrast? My ultrasound is completely clear and I don't have any other indications like chest pain, breathing problems, etc. Please adv

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Dr. Ch Shahid Ayyoub · Answer

needs clinical examination of your chest by chest physian

Dr. Tehseen Shehzad · Answer

ct scan should be done

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wali Muhammad Khan · Answer

please re-read your diagnosis it is pleural effusion and you have consult Pulmonologist.
regards.
Dr.Wali Muhammad Khan

Dr. Syed Safdar Raza · Answer

Thank you
Agreed with other colleagues
Regards

Dr. Syed Tahseen Shakil · Answer

In RA there is Complications in lung
pulmonary interstetial fibrosis
so It is necessary to do HRCT of lung to R/O out
Or Determine the stage of Interstetial Fibrosis

Dr. Syed Tahseen Shakil · Answer

It's Better to take Pulmonologist opinion

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