Table 2 Characteristics of the pleural effusions
From: Can ultrasound shear wave elastography differentiate between malignant and benign pleural effusions?
Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
Side of affection | ||
Left sided | 5 | 13.9% |
Right sided | 29 | 80.6% |
Bilateral | 2 | 5.6% |
Pleural thickening | ||
No | 27 | 75% |
Yes | 9 | 25% |
Aspect | ||
Non septated | 29 | 80.6% |
Septated | 7 | 19.4% |
Volume | ||
Mild | 6 | 16.7% |
Moderate | 13 | 36.1% |
Massive | 17 | 47.2% |