title: Spontaneous emphysema of the neck.
abstract: A case of spontaneous emphysema in the neck in a 17-year-old male was reported. Pathogenesis and management are discussed. Although it is a benign and self-limiting condition, it may carry a potential for serious complications.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004646:Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology