C46 PLEURAL DISEASE: CASE REPORTS II: An Interesting Case Of A Pleural Based Lesion As Seen On Chest X-Ray

Case: A 65-year-old man with history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, sleep apnea, MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) 6 months ago, and a significant family history of premature coronary artery disease presented to the ED (Emergency Department) with the chief complaint of chest pain that started whil...

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Published inAmerican journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Vol. 195
Main Authors Gurram, P, Wadhwa, V, Koppurapu, V S, Pandey, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Thoracic Society 01.01.2017
Subjects
Acute coronary syndromes
Cardiovascular disease
Defects
Hernias
Sleep apnea
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Summary:Case: A 65-year-old man with history of atrial fibrillation, hypertension, sleep apnea, MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident) 6 months ago, and a significant family history of premature coronary artery disease presented to the ED (Emergency Department) with the chief complaint of chest pain that started while he was at rest. Given his recent MVA, delayed presentation of traumatic diaphragmatic rupture with hepatic herniation was the most likely explanation for the findings on chest X-ray and CT scan.
ISSN:1073-449X
1535-4970