A Wedge on the Chest X-ray

A patient presents with dyspnea. The Chest Radiograph reveals a peripheral wedge-shaped opacification. Explore the significance of Hampton’s hump.

Pulmonary embolism


What is the cause of this patient’s dyspnea?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Mitral stenosis
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
Sarcoidosis

Chest Radiograph, Dyspnea, Hampton’s hump, Pulmonary embolism, Thrombosis

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