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, vol.4, pp.229-231, 2013 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/jcam.1241
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.229-231
  • Keywords: Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum, Dyspnea, Hoarseness
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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