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Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax as presenting signs in severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Authors: José L. Vázquez, Ignacio Vázquez, Maria L. González, José L. García-Tejedor, Alfredo Repáraz

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2007

Abstract

We present a 3-year-old child with severe extensive Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia complicated with pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax. Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum have only exceptionally been described in mild cases of the disease. The radiological findings, differential diagnosis and clinical course are discussed.

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Title: Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax as presenting signs in severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Authors: José L. Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez
Maria L. González
José L. García-Tejedor
Alfredo Repáraz
Publication date: 01-12-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2007
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0611-1

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