Abstract
Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema
Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema, also known as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is defined as radiologically detected free air in the mediastinum, without preceding trauma. It is a rare condition, mainly affecting young adults. It can be caused by coughing, strenuous sports or cocaine inhalation, however, 40% are idiopatic. Common symptoms are chest pain and dyspnoea. 75-90% can be diagnosed with a chest X-ray, and 100% with a computed tomography. Treatment is symptomatic and complications are rare, however, pneumothorax and pneumorrachis have been reported.
Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema, also known as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, is defined as radiologically detected free air in the mediastinum, without preceding trauma. It is a rare condition, mainly affecting young adults. It can be caused by coughing, strenuous sports or cocaine inhalation, however, 40% are idiopatic. Common symptoms are chest pain and dyspnoea. 75-90% can be diagnosed with a chest X-ray, and 100% with a computed tomography. Treatment is symptomatic and complications are rare, however, pneumothorax and pneumorrachis have been reported.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Spontaneous mediastinal emphysema |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Artikelnummer | V08150653 |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Vol/bind | 178 |
| Udgave nummer | 10 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 965-968 |
| Antal sider | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 16 maj 2016 |