Journal of the Tennessee Medical Association
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J Tenn Med Assoc
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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. ⋯ 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.