Following an automobile accident,a broken rib penetrates into the pleural cavity causing blood to accumulate in the space between the visceral and parietal pleura.What condition is this?

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The accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is characteristic of hemothorax, which can occur as a result of trauma, such as from a broken rib penetrating the pleural cavity. Pneumothorax is the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity, which can also result from trauma or other conditions. Atelectasis is the collapse of a lung or portion of a lung. Tension pneumothorax is a specific type of pneumothorax in which air accumulates under pressure, causing compression of the heart and other structures. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs. None of the other choices accurately describe the scenario presented in the question.

Following an Automobile Accident,a Broken Rib Penetrates into the Pleural