Presentation
Patient admitted with progressive chest pain and dyspnea. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Spontaneous pneumothorax
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Large left pneumothorax.
From the case:
Spontaneous pneumothorax
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Large pneumothorax on the left, causing hypoexpansion and restrictive atelectasis leading to lung collapse. Also, there is a small pleural effusion on the left.
Case Discussion
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a condition related to the rupture of subpleural blebs. The development of which is strongly associated with smoking. Chest pain and dyspnea are frequent symptoms and usually start with the patient at rest, unrelated to acute traumatic mechanisms.
Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Arthemizio Antônio Lopes Rocha M.D.
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