title: [Cervicofacial emphysema and pneumomediastinum after dental treatment].
abstract: Pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema is a rarely observed complication of dental treatment. It is a potentially dangerous condition, but the majority of cases are self-limiting and benign. We present a case of pneumomediastinum and cervicofacial emphysema that occurred after dental treatment. The rapid onset of swelling and dyspnoea are often misinterpreted as an allergic reaction to the anaesthesia used during the procedure. Physicians and dentists should be aware that cervicofacial emphysema can cause swelling after dental procedures and may mimic an allergic reaction.
authors.affiliation: Dronningens Tværgade 50, 1,4, 1302 København K. lmds@regionsjaelland.dk.
authors.forename: Line Malmer
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Madsen
authors.forename: Mette Louise
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Gyhrs
mesh_terms: D003729:Dental Care / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed