Figure 2.

Lung ultrasonograms of lesions on the pleural diaphragmatic surface: (2a) nodules on the right diaphragmatic pleural surface and pleural effusions; (2b) pleural nodules and pleural effusions on the left side; and (2c) (2d) Bulky tumors on the right diaphragmatic pleural (and abdominal) surface and pleural effusions. Abbreviations: (*) diaphragm; (A) ascites; (L) liver; (PE) pleural effusions; (S) spleen; (T) tumor. Comment: The diaphragm is seen as a “bright line” and indicates the reflection between the air-filled lung and adjacent tissues. A normal diaphragm is 3–10 mm thick in the costal part and in the crus, respectively.