Lung cavity, pneumothorax, hydropneumothorax

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A fluid-level in the base of the left pleural cavity - a hallmark of hydropneumothorax, also thin pleural line along the left lateral chest wall can be see (pneumothorax). There is a cavity in the left upper lung field with an air-fluid level.

Radiology image - Lung cavity, pneumothorax, hydropneumothorax: Thorax, Lung, Mediastinum and pleural cavity: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Lung cavity, pneumothorax, hydropneumothorax

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