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Pneumorrhachis

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Worsening respiratory distress.

Patient Data

Age: 12 months
Gender: Male

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ct

CT reveals multifocal lung consolidation, pneumomediastinum, surgical emphysema and pneumorrhachis (air in the spinal canal, in extradural space).

Case Discussion

Pneumorrhachis is also called epidural emphysema.

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