Air or gas that escapes into the pleural cavity results in a condition known as:

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Pneumothorax is the condition where air or gas accumulates in the pleural cavity, which can cause a collapse of the lung. Option A, air bronchogram, refers to a radiologic sign and is not related to pneumothorax. Option C, hemidiaphragm, refers to a half of the diaphragm seen on a radiograph and is not related to pneumothorax. Option D, hemothorax, refers to a collection of blood in the pleural cavity and is not related to the accumulation of air or gas.

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