Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lung mass - retrocardiac
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The patient presented with acute abdominal pain. An x-ray erect chest frontal radiograph demonstrated a retrocardiac mass which was confirmed to be in the left lower lung lobe on a lateral radiograph.
Case Discussion
Always assess the review areas when assessing chest radiographs.