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[Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in dermatomyositis: a pathophysiological approach using imaging]
F de Maupeou1, H Chiavassa-Gandois, J Giron
1Service de Radiologie et d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse, France. fdemaupeou@yahoo.com
Introduction:
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of dermatomyositis.
Case Report:
We report a case of pneumomediastinum with massive subcutaneous emphysema occurring in a female patient with dermatomyositis treated with cortico-steroids.
Conclusions:
Our case illustrates perfectly the mechanism of spread of air along the broncho-vascular structures and also explains the presence of pneumomediastinum in the absence of pneumothorax.
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