Left lower lobe pneumonia and left proximal humerus fracture

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cough and fever. History of COPD.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Left lower zone consolidation. Right lung is clear. Healing left proximal humerus fracture.

Case Discussion

This is a classic case of satisfaction of search where there is a second pathological process on the film, often incidental to the primary finding.

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