Pneumomediastum - neonate

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Neonate

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Chest

x-ray

A faint translucency is noted around the mediastinum outlining the thymus, reflecting pneumomediastinum.

Case Discussion

Pneumomediastinum in a neonate with gas outlining the thymus.

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