Signs and symptoms of an effusion vary depending on the underlying disease, but dyspnea, cough, and pleuritic chest pain are common. Chest examination of a patient with pleural effusion is notable for dullness to percussion, decreased or absent tactile fremitus, decreased breath sounds, and no voice transmission.
Medical Definition of velamentous insertion. : attachment of the umbilical cord to the chorion beyond the margin of the placenta.
An implanted venous access port, also called a subcutaneous access port, mediport or power port, is a special type of intravenous (IV) device that is implanted (inserted) under your skin. A common area a port may be put in is the upper chest. Ports can also be placed in an arm or the abdomen. Infusion ports come in diff erent shapes and sizes.