Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax in diabetic ketoacidosis.
The authors report two cases of coexistent pneumomediastinum and diabetic ketoacidosis. One patient had pneumothorax as well. Hyperpnea or vomiting, or a combination of the two, may be the etiologic agent in such cases. The prognosis is excellent and there is prompt regression of the pneumomediastinum following correction of the ketoacidosis.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography