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previously visited 061121 TRACHEAL TEAR AFTER SEVERE COUGH
Contributed by: pedrad CSH, Radiologist, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taiwan.
Patient: 11 year old male
History: Cough; Short of breath
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Fig. 1: PA view
Findings: 1. Linear air densities along superior mediastinum and
   continuation with bilateral deep cervical spaces,
   in favor of air leak.
2. Recommendation: Further evaluation with tracheal CT to
   exclude foreign body aspiration, if clinical necessary.
3. Spontaneous tracheal tear after severe cough may be
   considered if no known trauma history and foreign body.
Diagnosis: Tracheal tear after severe cough (No history of foreign body aspiration or trauma).
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Case Number: 7291529Last Updated: 11-23-2006
Anatomy: Lung   Pathology: Trauma
Modality: Conventional RadiographAccess Level: Readable by all users
Keywords: air gas leak tear pneumomediastinumACR: 671.439

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