Abstract

NASCIMENTO, João; GOMES, Maria; MOREIRA, Carla  and  MACEDO, Filipe. Caso radiológico. Nascer e Crescer [online]. 2012, vol.21, n.3, pp.153-154. ISSN 0872-0754.

We present the case of a 5 year old asmathic girl admitted to the hospital for acute non traumatic edema and crepitus of the face, neck and upper thorax. Thoracic x-ray (not shown) and thoracic and neck CT were performed, showing extensive subcu­taneous and mediastinal enfisema. These are rare complications of asthma. The imaging features are described.

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