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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]

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MRI is typically not needed to diagnose pleural effusion. However, in rare cases when CT scan is inconclusive, MRI may be needed.[1]

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MRI is typically not needed to diagnose pleural effusion. However, in rare cases when CT scan is inconclusive, MRI may be needed.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thyagaraj VK, Rangappa P, Jacob I, Rao K (2014). "Recurrent pleural effusions: an unusual presentation of chronic pancreatitis". J Assoc Physicians India. 62 (7): 627–30. PMID 25672042.

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