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  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology

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  • Lung herniation (LH) is a rare condition where lung protrudes outside the thoracic cage.
  • It presents with diverse etiologies and clinical signs, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of traumatic lung herniation.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering LH in the differential diagnosis for trauma patients.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 20-year-old male with pleuritic pain post-trauma.
  • Diagnostic evaluation using computed tomography (CT) scanning of the chest.

Main Results:

  • CT scan revealed an anterior lung hernia.
  • The lung hernia was associated with rib fractures.

Conclusions:

  • Lung herniation should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with trauma.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patients with unexplained pulmonary symptoms after injury.