Azygos fissure

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

The patient complains of epigastric pain, cough, and fever.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

A fine, convex line that crosses the apex of the right lung (arrow).

Bilateral accentuated bronchovascular markings.

Mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm.

Case Discussion

Azygos fissure is a normal variant case (congenital).

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