Small left apical pneumothorax

Case contributed by Pir Abdul Ahad Aziz Qureshi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left-sided chest pain

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Small left apical pneumothorax is noted. Subcutaneous emphysema is also seen involving the left lateral chest wall.

Case Discussion

This case highlights the importance of reviewing the "never-miss" areas of the radiograph

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