Pneumomediastinum

Case contributed by Townsville radiology training
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Respiratory distress on BCPAP.

Patient Data

Age: 0 days
Gender: Female
x-ray

Floating thymus.

Lack of lung markings particularly on R side, suggesting widened mediastinum filled with air.

Note: compressed lung on the lower R (increased radio-opacity).

Case Discussion

Pneumomediastinum

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