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Idiopathic hemothorax
C M Yung1, S C Bessen, V Hingorani
1University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson.
Chest
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Spontaneous hemothorax, a rare condition, occurred in a young man with a seizure disorder. Exploratory thoracotomy confirmed the diagnosis, with no bleeding source identified in this unique case.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Thoracic Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Spontaneous hemothorax without predisposing factors is exceptionally uncommon.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for patients presenting with hemothorax.