A Retrospective Study of Ultrasound Characteristics and Macroscopic Findings in Confirmed Malignant Pleural Effusion

Figure 2

Typical ultrasonographic image of complex nonseptated malignant pleural effusion. Heterogeneously hyperechoic spots inside effusion (right white arrow) without fibrinous septations can be seen. D = diaphragm (left bold white arrow); E = pleural effusion.