Abstract
A case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum as a result of child abuse is presented to add to the spectrum of findings associated with child maltreatment. This case is a reminder that although most cases of subcutaneous emphysema resolve uneventfully, there still needs to be an aggressive search for a cause. In addition, in the pediatric age group, the history given should be carefully verified as being plausible because of the possibility that child abuse may be the true etiology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 573-575 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1997 |
Keywords
- Child abuse
- Pneumomediastinum
- Subcutaneous emphysema
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine