Hemothorax due to rib fracture

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Car accident

Patient Data

Age: 35 years

CT shows  a right sided hemothorax related to fracture of 10th rib posteriorly. No evidence of a pneumothorax.

In the complementary abdominal slices, perirenal hematoma is displayed in the left kidney.

Case Discussion

Typical appearance of a unilateral hemothorax.

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