rare presentation of unilateral pulmonray oedema to the contra-lateral side following rapid thoracocentsis

Unilateral pulmonary oedema of the contralateral side following rapid thoracocentesis of pleural fluid in a patient associated with LVF has not been repoted. We belive that it is important to increase the awareness of the re-expansion pulmonary oedema and its possible serious complications. The guidelines for prevention and management are discussed

chest radiograph in Werding-Hoffmann disease [WHD]

The chest radiographs of 24 cases of werdnig Hoffmann disease [WHD] have been reviewed. The consolidation and emphysema were major abnormalities. Other lesions such as elevation of diaphragm, mediastinal lymphadenopathy and thoracic cage abnormality were also observed. Correlation between chest radiograph and clinical presentation were discussed