Anorexia Nervosa Presenting with Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum:

Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare

Sharon Mun YeeWong¹ 

关键词: Anorexia nervosa;    Children;    Medical complications;    Spontaneous pneumomediastinum;    Subcutaneous emphysema;   

DOI  :  10.1177/201010581202100414

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP) is uncommon in children and adolescents. It can be associated with anorexia nervosa (AN), particularly in cases having a preceding history of vomiting. We highlight the case of a 15-year-old girl with SP as the presenting symptom of AN. She lost 10 kilograms (kg) over six months but denied vomiting. She complained of neck swelling and dysphagia. Physical examination revealed subcutaneous crepitations over the neck. X-rays confirmed subcutaneous emphysema and also revealed pneumomediastinum. The patient was managed with oxygen therapy as well as slow re-feeding. A subsequent chest X-ray showed complete resolution in 16 days.

【 授权许可】

CC BY