Which type of pneumothorax would result from the rupture of bulla on the surface of a lung?
A) Spontaneous pneumothorax
B) Iatrogenic pneumothorax
C) Open pneumothorax
D) Visceral pneumothorax

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Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs when an air-filled blister on the lung surface, known as a bulla, ruptures without any apparent cause, such as trauma or medical procedures. This leads to air escaping into the space between the lung and chest wall, causing the lung to collapse.

Which Type of Pneumothorax Would Result from the Rupture of Bulla