Presentation
Patient was involved in a motor vehicular accident sustaining rib fractures.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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Left sided tension pneumothorax secondary to multiple left rib fractures. Contralateral deviation of the mediastinum is appreciated.
Note of deep sulcus sign in AP supine view.
Case Discussion
Reversal of the diaphragmatic dome and rounding of the ipsilateral sulcus.
Hyperlucent region devoid of lung markings.
Features suggest pneumothorax with presence of a deep sulcus sign.