Interlobar loculated pneumothorax
Diagnosis certain
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Spontaneous interlobar pneumothorax is uncommon but early diagnosis can help prevent complications and improve outcomes. Chest X-ray is often diagnostic for a larger pneumothorax, but if the amount of air in the pleural space is minimal, a dedicated CT scan may be required for identification and to resolve diagnostic doubts on the chest radiological examination.
Interlobar pneumotoraxpneumothorax might be secondary to rupture of a small emphysematous bulla or could be also iatrogenic.
Case courtesy: Dr. Fabio Denicolò, Dr.ssa Eleonora Renzi
Radiographer: TSRM Fabio Imola
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