Unusual presentation of spontaneous pneumomediastinum
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Unusual presentation of spontaneous pneumomediastinum: a case report
The diagnosis of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in an acute hospital setting can present as a challenge. We present a case of 32 year Caucasian male with gradual swelling of his face and neck with increasing hoarseness of voice. He was treated for anaphylaxis with little improvement. He underwent a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery procedure (VATS) with a definite diagnosis of sub pleural bleb.
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عنوان ژورنال: Lung India
سال: 2010
ISSN: 0970-2113
DOI: 10.4103/0970-2113.71961