Authors: Yong-Ting Tai, Chin-Voon Tong.
ABSTRACT
We report a case of occult primary spontaneous pneumothorax in a 30 years-old woman. She developed symptoms and signs that were suggestive of pneumothorax. However, chest radiograph failed to reveal pneumothorax. Therefore, we proceeded with computed tomography (CT) thorax which revealed significantly moderate right pneumothorax. The diagnostic approach and the management of this case are discussed.
Keywords: Spontaneous pneumothorax, occult pneumothorax, chest radiograph, CT thorax.
Citation: IeJSME 2017 11(2): 30-33
