Right shoulder dislocation on chest radiograph

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Syncope.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years old
Gender: Male

Right shoulder dislocation. Heart appears enlarged, although this is an AP projection. 

Case Discussion

"Edge of film" case - make sure the check areas, including the film periphery, are always examined. 

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