Spontaneous pneumomediastinum secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum.
A case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum is presented. The pathophysiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and management of this unusual complication of hyperemesis gravidarum are reviewed.
Gorbach
J S
JS
Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA.
Counselman
F L
FL
Mendelson
M H
MH
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography