Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Young Gentleman


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  • AHMAD SYAFIQ SOIB Department of Emergency and Trauma, Hospital Ampang, Jalan Mewah Utara, Ampang, 68000, Malaysia.
  • MOHD AZMANI SAHAR Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Malaysia.
  • SITI SORAYA AB RAHMAN Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Nilai, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800, Malaysia.
  • MUHAMMAD FATTAH FAZEL Institute of Medical Science Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50250, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33102/mjosht.v8i.298

Keywords:

spontaneous pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema of neck

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is defined as presence of free air or gas in the mediastinum. It may occur in young healthy individuals without serious underlying lung disease. SPM is a rare presentation at the Emergency Department; it typically occurs among tall and thin individuals. We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a gentleman who presented with a short history of chest and neck pain after coming back from work. Neck radiograph showed neck subcutaneous emphysema and chest radiograph showed pneumomediastinum with no evidence of pneumothorax or rib fracture.

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Published

2022-09-21
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DOI: 10.33102/mjosht.v8i.298
Published: 2022-09-21

How to Cite

SOIB, A. S., SAHAR, M. A., AB RAHMAN, S. S., & FAZEL, M. F. (2022). Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Young Gentleman. Malaysian Journal of Science Health & Technology, 8, 31–33. https://doi.org/10.33102/mjosht.v8i.298

Issue

Vol. 8 (2022): Special Issue on Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease, Multidisciplinary Case Reports

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Medical

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