The posttraumatic pulmonary mass
Mathai, M.; Byrd, R.P.; Roy, T.M.
Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association 89(2): 41-42
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-3318 PMID: 8649025 Document Number: 459274
Each year approximately 2 million people are seriously injured in traffic accidents. Injuries to the chest play a major role in the mortality and morbidity of these patients. One-third to one-half of motor vehicle crash victims suffer blunt thoracic trauma. The spectrum of injuries is broad but posttraumatic pulmonary masses are rarely noted. The proper use of radiographic imaging procedures allows documentation of pulmonary hematoma and exclusion of more ominous lesions.