Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum: Coexistence of Shortness of Breath and Hoarseness

Akdemir H. U., Turkoz B., Katı C., Duran L., Kayhan S., Caliskan F.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, cilt.4, ss.229-231, 2013 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4328/jcam.1241
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.229-231
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum, Dyspnea, Hoarseness
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pneumomediastinum is presence of air in the mediastinum. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a benign, uncommon and generally self limiting condition with diverse clinical manifestations. It can present as nonspecific complaints such as shortness of breath and hoarseness of voice as reported in this patient. Careful physical examination and radiologic evaluation in suspected cases are very important in making the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumomediastinum. A close followup is needed to avoid from possible complications