Mach band effect: A source of diagnostic error in intensive care unit

This is a case of pseudopneumothorax caused by skin fold artifact in chest X-ray. This is important to diagnose as it can lead to inappropriate intervention or radiation exposure as in this case. Human eye’s ability to perceive margin by contrast difference is Mach band effect.

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Published in:Journal of Indira Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences 2024-07, Vol.10 (2), p.151-153
Main Author: Kumar, Pankaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
mach band effect
Medical errors
pseudopneumothorax
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Summary:This is a case of pseudopneumothorax caused by skin fold artifact in chest X-ray. This is important to diagnose as it can lead to inappropriate intervention or radiation exposure as in this case. Human eye’s ability to perceive margin by contrast difference is Mach band effect.
ISSN:2394-9031
2582-094X
DOI:10.4103/jigims.jigims_5_24