Simultaneous Lung Point and Lung Pulse in Pneumothorax

Sonography of the lung has been shown to be a useful bedside diagnostic tool in critical care units for pneumothorax (PNX). A case of PNX is reported in which all the standard sonographic findings were present but coexisting with the lung pulse sonographic sign. Descriptions of the sonographic findings of PNX, the lung point sign, and the lung pulse sign are given and discussed, with the characteristics that should be used to avoid misdiagnosis.
Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research