Diagnosis of a pleural hernia using ultrasounds

Introduction: The assessment and study of the diaphragm is rarely done with ultrasound, and it is usually used other imaging techniques as Computed Tomography (CT). The image is an hyperechoic structure over abdominal viscera without any rupture. The pleural hernia is an uncommon pathology. Usually related with trauma and studied with CT. Clinical case: 73 years old patient sent to the Emergency Department (ED) by the cardiologist because of the presence of a pleural effusion which has been increasing over the last 4 months. The patient has dyspnea without progression from diagnosis of the pleural effussion (NYH…