Presentation
Penetrating chest trauma (stab wound) of the left chest wall.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Traumatic hydropneumothorax
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There is a left-sided air-fluid level with a displaced visceral pleural line, indicating a hydropneumothorax. Mild mass effect with mediastinal shift to the right. Note subcutaneous emphysema of the left chest wall. No rib fracture is seen.
The right lung is clear.
Case Discussion
Radiographic feature of a traumatic hydropneumothorax.