Pulmonary contusion

Pulmonary contusion
A CT scan showing a pulmonary contusion (red arrow) accompanied by a rib fracture (blue arrow)
ICD-10	S27.3
ICD-9	861.21, 861.31

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Differentiating Pulmonary contusion from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Chest X Ray
CT
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical examination | Chest X ray |Laboratory Tests | Electrocardiogram | MRI |CT |Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

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