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Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a child as a rare cause of chest pain [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2009; 37(1): 51-52

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a child as a rare cause of chest pain

Haşim Olgun1, Atila Türkyılmaz2, Yener Aydın2, Naci Ceviz1
1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Thoracic Surgery
2Division of Pediatric Cardiology Medicine Faculty of Atatürk University

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare disorder in children occurring mostly due to some triggering events. In general, no underlying cause is found. A 10-year-old boy was admitted with chest pain of acute onset, suggestive of pericardial effusion. His body temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiratory rate were normal. Femoral pulses were palpable and he did not have cyanosis. Cardiac auscultation was normal except for a crunching sound. Electrocardiography showed no abnormality. There was no subcutaneous emphysema over the chest, neck or face. On the chest radiogram, suspected mediastinal air was noted. A left lateral chest X-ray revealed apparent presence of air in the anterior mediastinum. No etiologic cause could be documented. Pneumomediastinum resolved spontaneously within a week.

Keywords: Chest pain, child, mediastinal emphysema/diagnosis/radiography.

How to cite this article
Haşim Olgun, Atila Türkyılmaz, Yener Aydın, Naci Ceviz. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a child as a rare cause of chest pain. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2009; 37(1): 51-52

Corresponding Author: Haşim Olgun, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English


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