March 2008

Submitted by Sun J. Young, MD and Peter Julien, MD

History: 80-year-old male with complex past medical history including: h/o coronary artery disease s/p pacemaker placement, and testicular lymphoma presenting with shortness of breath, and no tobacco use history.

What are the major findings found on the Posterior-Anterior and Lateral Chest X-ray? (MORE THAN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING IS TRUE)

A. Moderate Right Pleural Effusion
B. Pacemaker Leads Malpositioned
C. Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
D. Bilateral Shoulder Dislocations
E. Extrapulmonary Masses
F. Endotracheal Lesion
G. Thoracic Vertebral Body Compression Fractures

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