Can B ultrasound find out the cause of pleural effusion

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My father found a small amount of pleural effusion in his physical examination years ago. At that time, the doctor had helped to draw the effusion out and treated it for a period of time. He had also done B-ultrasound, but he still couldn't find out the cause. Now he is discharging the effusion. Today, let me talk with you about whether B ultrasound can detect the cause of pleural effusion.

Can B ultrasound find out the cause of pleural effusion

First, ultrasound has the highest sensitivity to pleural effusion, which is the first choice to determine whether there is pleural effusion. X-ray examination is related to the amount of effusion, encapsulation or adhesion. The conclusion is that B-ultrasound can be used for a small amount of pleural effusion and encapsulated pleural effusion examination, which is superior to X-ray examination, and has significant clinical application value.

Second: pleural effusion is common in tuberculous pleurisy and cancer caused pleural effusion. In general, it is not necessary to draw fluid from a small amount of pleural fluid or only for diagnostic puncture. In case of a large amount of pleural fluid, draw fluid 2-3 times a week until the pleural fluid is completely absorbed.

Third: pleural effusion can be caused by tuberculosis, rheumatic immune disease can also be treated for only two months, and on the whole, the amount of effusion is still small, indicating that anti tuberculosis treatment is effective, or can tuberculous pleural effusion, the use of hormones, to prevent pleural adhesion.

matters needing attention

First of all, we need to clear the cause of pleural effusion, in order to know the severity of the disease, but now the treatment is also necessary, diagnostic treatment is also a means, so once there is discomfort, we should immediately go to the hospital for examination and treatment.