Self-induced Subcutaneous Emohysema
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A 15 year old girl is presented with subcutaneous emphysema of both arms, neck and thorax which found to be self-induced. The differential diagnosis of subcutaneous emphysema is discussed with especial emphasis on factitious emphysema and the importance of diagnosis.
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volume 11 issue 1
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publication date 1987-03
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