Gamuts

Rib fracture

A rib fracture is a break in a rib bone. This typically results in chest pain that is worse with breathing in. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Hemothorax
Pleural effusion with disease in thorax
Pleural effusion with normal lungs
Pleural thickening
Pneumothorax
Unilaterally elevated diaphragm
May Be Caused by
Battered child syndrome
Multiple myeloma
May Cause
Hemothorax
Pleural effusion with disease in thorax
Pleural effusion with normal lungs
Pleural thickening
Pneumothorax
Unilaterally elevated diaphragm
May Be Caused by
Battered child syndrome
Multiple myeloma


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