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[Traumatic cervical subcutaneous emphysema in children]
R Almela Cortés1, I Conde Pérez de la Blanca
1Servicio de O.R.L., Hospital General de Especialidades Ciudad de Jaen, Jaen.
Insights
Neck emphysema, a rare childhood condition, can result from oropharyngeal injuries. Prompt diagnosis and understanding its causes are crucial for effective otolaryngologist treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Pathology
Background:
- Neck emphysema is an uncommon pediatric condition with diverse etiologies.
- Understanding the causes and mechanisms of neck emphysema is essential for clinicians.
Observation:
- This case report details a child experiencing subcutaneous neck emphysema following an oropharyngeal injury.
- The presentation highlights a specific scenario leading to air in the neck.
Findings:
- The review covers the etiology and pathogenesis of neck emphysema.
- Differential diagnosis for air in the neck is critical for otolaryngologists.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis based on etiology guides definitive treatment strategies for pediatric neck emphysema.
- Awareness of this condition aids in managing similar cases in children.
Abstract:
Neck emphysema is an unusual pathology in childhood depending on several conditions. We report the case of a subcutaneous emphysema of the neck after an oropharyngeal injury in a child and take the advantage of the event in order to review the etiology and pathogeny of neck emphysema, because the otolaryngologist must know the differential diagnosis, face to the presence of air inside the neck, since the definitive treatment depends on is etiology.