Presentation
Shortness of breath ?infective exacerbation of COPD.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
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Moderate sided right pneumothorax.
Emphysematous changes in both lungs, with large bullae at both bases.
Case Discussion
Emphysema is a common cause of secondary spontaneous pneumothoraces. Increasing age is also a risk factor.
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