Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema presenting as rhinolalia following ecstasy ingestion: a case report

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作者：

Prada, Caterina ^{[1
]}

Ross, Max ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Whiston Hosp, Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hosp NHS Trust, Prescot, England

来源：

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS | 2024年 / 18卷 / 01期

关键词：

Case report; Rhinolalia; Spontaneous pneumomediastinum; Surgical emphysema; Ecstasy; DIAGNOSIS;

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10.1186/s13256-024-04618-9

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

BackgroundWe present a unique case of rhinolalia as the first recognizable sign of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema following drug use.Case presentationThis case presents a 17-year-old white male experiencing rhinolalia following ecstasy ingestion at a rave. Subsequent chest X-ray revealed extensive surgical emphysema, along with a continuous diaphragm sign indicative of pneumomediastinum. Computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis. The patient was managed conservatively with strict monitoring and 6 hourly electrocardiograms. Follow-up computed tomography on day 3 showed resolution of pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema, and the patient was safely discharged. Notably, the patient experienced a temporary rhinolalia during the acute phase, which resolved spontaneously as his condition improved.ConclusionsThis case underscores the importance of considering spontaneous pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema in the differential diagnosis of young individuals presenting with acute symptoms after drug use.

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