Spontaneous pneumomediastinum: Case presentation to a college student health clinic

J Am Coll Health. 2017 Nov-Dec;65(8):575-578. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2017.1350687. Epub 2017 Jul 14.

Abstract

The author describes a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) in a 19-year-old man presenting to a college student health clinic. The author also provides a review on SPM, including clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, and management.

Keywords: Chest pain; college health; shortness of breath; spontaneous pneumothorax.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / therapy*
  • Pneumothorax / diagnosis*
  • Pneumothorax / therapy*
  • Students
  • Universities
  • Young Adult