A Case of Traumatic Diaphragm Rupture: A Differential Diagnosis Not to Be Missed.
| Autor: | Alfaraj D; Emergency Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad University Hospital, Dammam, SAU., Alwatyan KI; Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad University Hospital, Dammam, SAU., Al Ashour MH; Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad University Hospital, Dammam, SAU., Alghamdi FA; Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad University Hospital, Dammam, SAU., Alhowaish AA; Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad University Hospital, Dammam, SAU. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Dec 02; Vol. 15 (12), pp. e49820. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Dec 02 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.49820 |
| Abstrakt: | Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is a rare condition with clinical stigmata that overlaps with a similarly fatal condition such as tension pneumothorax. Although the former is much rarer, early differentiation between a ruptured diaphragm and a tension pneumothorax is crucial to avoid incorrect interventions. In this case, we present a middle-aged male construction worker who fell from the roof of a two-story building and presented to our emergency department with a clinical presentation similar to that of tension pneumothorax. However, a chest X-ray later revealed a left diaphragmatic hernia, which completely altered the management. This case helps highlight the importance of widening one's list of differential diagnoses, especially in the setting of a hectic environment and a vague presentation. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Alfaraj et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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