This is not a pneumothorax but a skin fold.
The radiography was performed supine with a CR cassette inserted underneath the patient, which resulted in a skinfold.
Notice that there are lung markings beyond the apparent pneumothorax. #Clinical #Radiology #CXR #SkinFold #Skin #Fold #Mimic #RadiologyAssistant
Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 6 years ago
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