Chest X-Ray Mystery

A patient with cirrhosis undergoes repeated thoracentesis. A chest radiograph reveals a collapsed lung and a distinct air-liquid level. What’s the diagnosis?

Hydropneumothorax


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Esophageal rupture
Flail chest
Hydropneumothorax
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Phrenic nerve palsy

Chest Radiograph, Hydropneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Pneumothorax, Thoracentesis

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