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IM Radiology Case - Pneumomediastinum Flashcards

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Possible etiologies of pneumomediastinum?

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Trauma: tracheal rupture, esophageal rupture, pulmonary barotrauma (scuba diver)
Spontaneous: asthma or conditions leading to alveolar rupture, crack cocaine
Pneumoperitoneum tracking up mediastinum

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CXR findings - pneumomediastinum?

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Radiolucent streaks of free air tracking along mediastinal structures
Air in the retrosternal space

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