Pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema complicating acute silicosis

A case of acute silicosis complicating as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema is described in a 35-year-old male engaged in stone crusher unit. Diagnosis was established on clinical and radiological assessment and supported by occupational history of the...

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Published in:International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health 2015-01, Vol.28 (3), p.635-638
Main Authors: Dixit, Ramakant, Meena, Manoj, Patil, Chetan B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Adult
Humans
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - diagnosis
Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology
pneumomediastinum
pneumothorax
Pneumothorax - diagnosis
Pneumothorax - etiology
Radiography, Thoracic
silicosis
Silicosis - complications
Silicosis - diagnosis
stone factories
subcutaneous emphysema
Subcutaneous Emphysema - diagnosis
Subcutaneous Emphysema - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A case of acute silicosis complicating as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema is described in a 35-year-old male engaged in stone crusher unit. Diagnosis was established on clinical and radiological assessment and supported by occupational history of the patient. This case is unique one as all these 3 complications at the same time are very uncommon in acute silicosis.
ISSN:1896-494X
1232-1087
1896-494X
DOI:10.13075/ijomeh.1896.00399