Is It Air? An Unusual Case of Pneumothorax Mimicker
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Pneumothorax is frequently the first diagnosis considered in patients presenting with acute respiratory distress and chest X-ray abnormalities. However, rare conditions that mimic pneumothorax must also be considered, as incorrect diagnoses can result in unsuitable treatment. We report a case of an elderly female who was initially thought to have pneumothorax but was ultimately diagnosed as diaphragmatic hernia. This highlights the necessity for a comprehensive assessment and the exploration of alternative diagnoses in similar clinical scenarios.
Source: PULMON
Authors: Pokala Vasanthi, P. S. Shajahan, B. Jayaprakash
Institution: T. D. Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409563030