Hemothorax differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani

Overview

Haemothorax must be differentiated from other diseases that cause dyspnea and respiratory distress.

Differential Diagnosis

• Chylothorax
• Pleural effusion
• Pneumothorax
• Hydrothorax
• Bloody pleural effusion
• Cardiac tamponade
• Hemomediastinum