Medial arm mimicking pneumothorax

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

PA projection. A vertical skin fold in the lateral right lower zone mimics a pneumothorax and is due to the medial soft tissues of the right arm.

Case Discussion

An uncommon artefact that can be removed by correct arm positioning.

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