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Breast implants

Case contributed by Ian Bickle

Presentation

Chest x-ray performed for chest pain. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Female
x-ray

Bilateral breast implants.

Heart size normal.  Lungs clear.

 

Case Discussion

It is important to recognize breast implants on a chest x-ray.

This should not be mistaken for bilateral lower lobe pneumonia

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