An unusual cause of chest pain in army trainee -spontaneous pneumomediastinum
- Author:
Seng Swim Lee
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum;
Pneumomediastinum;
Marfan;
Marfanoid;
Army;
Tuberculosis
- MeSH:
Mediastinal Emphysema
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(1):30-31
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
This is a case report of spontaneous pneumomediastinum
that occurred in a 19-year-old army trainee during his 2.4km
run. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare disorder. It
is usually precipitated by activities related to Valsalva
manoeuvres such as strenuous physical activities, retching
and vomiting. Treatment is expectant and the disorder
usually resolves spontaneously within a few days. However,
one must be aware of the disorder so that additional advice
such as avoiding activities that involve Valsalva manoeuvres
can be given.
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