Simple pneumomediastinum showing the findings of pleural effusion.
10.3348/jkrs.1992.28.5.702
- Author:
Sung Jin KIM
;
Sung Hwa HONG
;
Kil Sun PARK
;
Dae Young KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Diaphragm;
Lung;
Mediastinal Emphysema*;
Mediastinum;
Pleura;
Pleural Effusion*;
Pulmonary Atelectasis;
Radiography;
Thorax;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1992;28(5):702-704
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We experienced a case of simple pneumonediastinum showing the findings of pleural effusion. Frontal chest radiography showed not only pneumomediastinum but also diffuse haziness with sharp medial margin on left lower lung field, blunting of costophrenic angle, and indistinct contour of diaphragm simulating pleural effusion. CT scan confirmed that these findings arose from the displaced pleura and the associated compression atelectasis by loculated air on the anterior mediastinum.
