Presentation
COVID-19 pneumonia with worsening breathlessness.
Patient Data

Subtle airspace changes peripherally in the mid and lower zones.
No pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum or pleural effusion.

2 days later Worsening shortness of breath
Pneumomediastinum.
Surgical emphysema in the neck. No pneumothorax.
Bilateral peripheral consolidation, worse than on the prior radiograph.

Pneumomediastinum remains and evident along the left heart border.
Surgical emphysema in the neck. No pneumothorax.
Bilateral peripheral consolidation.
Case Discussion
This is a case of pneumomediastinum on background of COVID-19 pneumonia and most likely due to ventilator-related barotrauma 1.