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Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the pleural cavity between the lung and chest wall. It is commonly caused by chest trauma but can occur due to coagulation defects, cancer, surgery or catheter insertion. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath and anxiety. Diagnosis involves chest x-ray, blood gas analysis and CBC. Treatment may include oxygen, chest tube insertion, thoracentesis and IV fluids depending on the cause and severity of symptoms.
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