Presentation
Chest x-ray performed for chest pain. Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 35
Gender: Female
From the case:
Breast implants
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Bilateral breast implants.
Heart size normal. Lungs clear.
Case Discussion
It is important to recognize breast implants on a chest x-ray.
This should not be mistaken for bilateral lower lobe pneumonia