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20 years old male patient came to ER with severe dyspnoea. On examination, there is severe tachycardia, hypotension with distended neck veins. Chest x-ray is given below. Diagnosis is?

A
Simple pneumothorax
B
Tension pneumothorax
C
Bullous emphysema
D
Bronchogenic cyst
High-Yield Explanation
Tension pneumothoraces occur when intrapleural air accumulates progressively in such a way as to exe positive pressure on mediastinal and intrathoracic structures. It is a life-threatening occurrence requiring both rapid recognition and prompt treatment to avoid a cardiorespiratory arrest. A non-tension pneumothorax is properly called a simple pneumothorax.

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