Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema.
Subcutaneous emphysema is an unusual complication of bronchiolitis. The investigators describe a patient with bronchiolitis who developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema. Despite an alarming appearance, the patient recovered with symptomatic care and observation. Review of the literature shows a multitude of causes of subcutaneous emphysema. The vast majority of cases resolve without intervention.
Hopkins
R L
RL
Department of Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112.
Hamre
M
M
Davis
S H
SH
Bonis
S L
SL
Frieberg
E M
EM
D001988:Bronchiolitis / Q000150:complications*; D015984:Causality; D002444:Cefuroxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
D002444:Cefuroxime