Presentation
Status-post thoracic gunshot wound.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Findings of gunshot wound right chest with bullet fragment in the right axilla, moderate right hemopneumothorax, small left pneumothorax, and right axillary subcutaneous emphysema.
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Status post bilateral chest tube placement with resolution of right hemopneumothorax and left pneumothorax and development of right pulmonary contusion.
Case Discussion
In a patient presenting with penetrating trauma to the chest, the most likely etiology of pulmonary consolidation is pulmonary hemorrhage, i.e. pulmonary contusion or laceration. A CT was done and showed pulmonary contusion.