title: Blunt trauma to the chest.
abstract: Pulmonary contusions following blunt trauma often are visible roentgenographically immediately after injury. The case presented illustrates the need for prompt x-ray studies of the chest following blunt injury.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*