Spontaneous retropharyngeal and cervical emphysema: a rare singer's injury.
Spontaneous retropharyngeal and cervical emphysema is rare. We describe a case that was unusual in its etiology: the result of singing. Although this condition is usually benign, hospital admission for close observation and supportive therapy is prudent.
Shine
Neville P
NP
Department of Otolaryngology, South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital, Cork, Ireland. shiner1@eircom.net
Lacy
Peter
P
Conlon
Brendan
B
McShane
Donald
D
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D009146:Music; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology*; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014827:Vocal Cords / Q000473:pathology*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology