Lung mass - retrocardiac

Case contributed by Mohamad Alfared
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

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.

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