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What is the difference between pneumothorax and emphysema on x-ray?
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CXR: A pneumothorax will appear as a black space. Its a dropped decompressed lung. Emphysema will appear as hyperinflated lung. Rib counting will help you determine this.
Answered 6/3/2017
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