Presentation
Fall from 10 meters. GCS 13.
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Paravertebral hematoma post trauma on supine CXR
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The lungs and pleural spaces are clear. Both hemidiaphragms are sharp suggesting the presence of pneumothoraces. Bilateral undulating thickening and displacement of the bilateral paravertebral stripes. Mediastinal contours are normal. No fracture identified.
From the case:
Paravertebral hematoma post trauma on supine CXR
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Paravertebral hematomas. T6, T7, T8, T10, T11, T12, L1 fractures.
Case Discussion
Great example of a trauma supine CXR showing paravertebral stripe displacement due to paravertebral hematomas due to vertebral body fractures.
Chest CT confirmed small bilateral PTXs.
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