Pneumothorax on shoulder x-ray

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam

Presentation

Shoulder pain following trauma

x-ray

Left sided pneumothorax with visible visceral pleural ledge on scapular Y view. No fracture or dislocation. 

Case Discussion

The lungs are an important check or review on shoulder x-rays. Pneumothorax can present, as in this case, with shoulder pain. 

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