Pleura

Question 1

Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Answer 1

Rupture of emphysematous bleb usually in young adults, resulting in collapse of a portion of the lung where trachea shifts to the side of collapse

Question 2

Tension Pneumothorax

Answer 2

From penetrating chest wall injury, so air can enter the pleural space but can’t get out. Trachea shifts away from injury, treated with a chest tube to get the air out

Question 3

Mesothelioma Presentation

Answer 3

Recurrent pleural effusions because mesothelial cells make fluid, as well as dyspnea and chest pain