Demographics:
27 years old, Male
Indication:
Dyspnea
Findings
- Pneumomediastinum tracking into the soft tissues of the neck
- Large lung volumes without focal airspace disease or edema
- No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
- Right IJ approach Port-A-Cath with tip projecting over the lower SVC
Diagnosis
Pneumomediastinum
Sample Report
Pneumomediastinum with gas tracking into the neck. No pneumothorax. Consider chest CT for further evaluation.
Large lung volumes, which may relate to obstructive lung disease.
No evidence of pneumonia.
Discussion