Pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema

Case contributed by Harris P
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Retrosternal chest pain. He had past history of bronchial asthma.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years old
Gender: Male

Pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema.

Case Discussion

Clinical examination revealed Hamman's sign.

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