Match each condition with its definition.
-Collection of pus and fluid in intrathoracic spaces

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Empyema is a collection of pus and fluid in intrathoracic spaces.

Answer: H
 Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air or gas in the intrathoracic cavity, which leads to lung collapse.

Answer: A
 Hemothorax refers to the accumulation of blood in the intrathoracic cavity, which often arises from trauma or injury.

Answer: C
 Mediastinal shift is a condition that occurs when the contents of the mediastinum are displaced from their normal position, often as a result of a lung collapse or other thoracic pathology.

Answer: D
 Thoracic outlet syndrome refers to a group of disorders that occur when the nerves or blood vessels in the neck and shoulder region become compressed or otherwise compromised.

Answer: E
 Hiatal hernia refers to a condition in which the stomach bulges up into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.

Answer: B
 Pectus carinatum is a congenital deformity of the chest wall characterized by a protrusion of the sternum.

Answer: F
 Pectus excavatum is a congenital deformity of the chest wall characterized by a depression or "caving in" of the sternum.

Match Each Condition with Its Definition