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An unusual cause of subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum

W.G. Boersma, J. P. Teengs, PE Postmus, JC Aalders, Hj Sluiter

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A 62 year old female with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum, was observed. Pneumothorax, however, was not present. Laparotomy revealed a large infiltrate in the left lower abdomen, which had penetrated the anterior abdominal wall. Microscopically, a recurrence of previously diagnosed vulval carcinoma was demonstrated. Despite intensive treatment the patient died two months later.

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A 62 year old female with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum, was observed. Pneumothorax, however, was not present. Laparotomy revealed a large infiltrate in the left lower abdomen, which had penetrated the anterior abdominal wall. Microscopically, a recurrence of previously diagnosed vulval carcinoma was demonstrated. Despite intensive treatment the patient died two months later.

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A 62 year old female with subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum, was observed. Pneumothorax, however, was not present. Laparotomy revealed a large infiltrate in the left lower abdomen, which had penetrated the anterior abdominal wall. Microscopically, a recurrence of previously diagnosed vulval carcinoma was demonstrated. Despite intensive treatment the patient died two months later.

Key concepts: Pneumomediastinum, Subcutaneous emphysema, Pneumoperitoneum, Medicine, Pneumothorax, Laparotomy, Abdomen, Surgery

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