90 Traumatic Lung Herniation

CASE 90


image Clinical Presentation


39-year-old man involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision


image Radiologic Findings


Chest CT (Fig. 90.1) (lung window) demonstrates a focal intercostal herniation of the anterolateral right upper lobe (arrow). The hernia was subsequently reduced at surgery.


image Diagnosis


Traumatic Lung Herniation


image Differential Diagnosis


None


image Discussion


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Jan 14, 2016 | Posted by in RESPIRATORY IMAGING | Comments Off on 90 Traumatic Lung Herniation

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