Spontaneous pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema: unusual presenting feature of a common condition
Polosa, R.; Sciré, G.; Vancheri, C.; Crimi, N.
Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease 54(4): 330-331
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1122-0643 PMID: 10546476 Document Number: 511279
Pneumomediastinum refers to the presence of free air in the mediastinum and is frequently associated with subcutaneous emphysema. It is known that a number of medical and surgical conditions may be complicated by pneumomediastinum. However, here we report the case of a young female in whom pneumomediastinum was the presenting feature of a widespread medical condition rather than its complication.