Presentation
Motor vehicle accident. Under the influence of alcohol. Polytrauma.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pneumothorax
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Chest radiograph revealed a right pneumothorax, marked by the visible right pleural edge, the absence of lung vessels peripheral to the pleural edge, and the increased peripheral space radiolucency when compared to the left lung.
The mediastinum is not shifted, indicating this is a simple pneumothorax, with right lung volume loss due to passive atelecatsis.
There is subcutaneous emphysema on the right chest wall.
From the case:
Pneumothorax
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Pleural edge annotated by a red dotted line.
Case Discussion
Common radiographic appearance of a simple pneumothorax.
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