Pleural effusion masquerading as pseudotumor

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Pleural effusion in the inter‑lobar fissure mimicking a tumor, which resolves with diuretic therapy is a well‑known sequel of heart failure.[1,2] Tumor.
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Pleural effusion masquerading as pseudotumor Sir,

vanished after 4 weeks of treatment. Pleural fluid culture was sterile at 4 weeks.

A 52‑year‑old female patient presented with fever for 40 days and progressive breathlessness for a week. Examination identified tachypnea, tachycardia and signs of right pleural effusion. Complete blood count, blood sugar, renal function tests, serum electrolytes and liver function tests were normal. Serum brain natriuretic peptide was 60 pg/ml (normal