Skinfold and pneumothorax

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recent right chest tube removal.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years.
Gender: Female
x-ray

Subcutaneous emphysema right chest wall, small right pneumothorax with adjacent skin fold.

Case Discussion

This patient has both a pneumothorax pitfall (a skinfold) and an actual pneumothorax. Remember, don't stop looking after making a finding, there may be multiple abnormalities!

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