Presentation
Complaining of right side upper back pain since 3 days, not associated with nausea, sweating or exertional dyspnea, no history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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Mild to moderate cardiomegaly with the sign of double density sign and a marked increase in the carina angle? Left atrium enlargement.
Unfolded aorta.
Mild mediastinum widening.
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Minimal to mild degenerative changes in the dorsal spine.
Marked decreased disc space of dorsal vertebra 5-6.
Case Discussion
This patient was complaining of dorsal pain, by chance, cardiomegaly is seen.