Presentation
Blunt trauma to left lower anterior chest wall, a few days ago.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Costal cartilage fracture
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No displaced rib fracture. No pleural effusion/pneumothorax/ surgical emphysema.
From the case:
Costal cartilage fracture
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Displaced fractures of left 7th and 8th costal cartilages. Medial fractured fragments show anterior displacement. There was no effusion in the left pleural space.
Case Discussion
The patient presented with post-traumatic left chest wall pain while coughing, sneezing, and deep breathing. The radiograph is negative for a rib fracture. The ultrasound shows costal cartilage fractures.
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