Shortness of Breath and Loss of Appetite
Clinician Reviews. 2016 March;26(3):17,28
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The radiograph shows several abnormalities: There is a moderate to large right pleural effusion, as well as a parenchymal density within the right lower lobe. In addition, several of the ribs have a mottled appearance.
All of these findings are highly suspicious for primary as well as metastatic carcinoma. The patient was admitted to the hospital for further workup.