Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a marathon runner.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A previously healthy 19 year old male presented to the emergency department complaining of soreness in his neck, difficulty taking a deep breath, and a "crinkly feeling" in his neck and upper chest after running a marathon. He was diagnosed with spontaneous pneumomediastinum. He did not require any intervention or hospitalisation and made a full recovery.
Medical subject headings
- Mediastinal Emphysema
- Running