16-year-old Male with 6 Days L-sided Chest Pain

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VIDEO: The patient describes the pain as sharp and says movement and leaning forward make it worse. Your suspicion?

16 y/o male is seen for 6 days sharp L-sided chest pain, exacerbated by movement, leaning forward; intensity 4/10. PMH: asthma; meds: Zantac. Vitals, WNL. Watch ED video.

What diagnosis do you suspect?

A. Pericardial effusion
B. Costochondritis
C. Pericarditis
D. Myocarditis
E. Myocaridal infarction
F. Pneumothorax
G. Pulmonary embolus
H. Chest wall trauma

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