Pneumomediastinum, pneumocolum, subcutaneous emphysema, intermuscular emphysema

CASE

Lucent outline of the mediastinum, better seen on the left side, as a sign of pneumomediastinum. Note also lucencies in the soft tissue of the neck and lucent stripes in both pectoral muscles that represent air.

Radiology image - Pneumomediastinum, pneumocolum, subcutaneous emphysema, intermuscular emphysema: Thorax, Mediastinum and pleural cavity: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Pneumomediastinum, pneumocolum, subcutaneous emphysema, intermuscular emphysema

Pneumomediastinum, pneumocolum, subcutaneous emphysema, intermuscular emphysema: X-ray - Plain radiographPneumomediastinum, pneumocolum, subcutaneous emphysema, intermuscular emphysema: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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