Subcutanous emphysema

Case contributed by Donna D'Souza
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Past history of severe COPD.

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Chest

x-ray

Extensive subcutaneous emphysema. 

Chest

ct

Bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces, pneumomediastinum and extensive subcutaneous emphysema.

Diffuse centrilobular emphysema is noted.

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