Lung disease. X-ray of the chest of a 70 year old female patient who has had part of their right lung (dark area at left) removed. Both lungs are also

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Lung disease. X-ray of the chest of a 70 year old female patient who has had part of their right lung (dark area at left) removed. Both lungs are also affected by pleural effusion, the accumulation of fluid in the spaces a round the lungs. The fluid compresses the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties.

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