title: An atypical presentation of spontaneous pneumomediastinum.
abstract: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare condition and a most uncommon complication of sporting activity. We describe a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 17-year-old boy while playing football with no history of blunt trauma to the chest. The patient presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of an oesophageal perforation. The importance of correct investigations and subsequent management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Rammohan
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Salama
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004939:Esophageal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis*