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Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax as presenting signs in severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

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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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  1. Department of Radiology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Pizarro 22, Vigo, 36204, Spain

    José L. Vázquez, Ignacio Vázquez & José L. García-Tejedor

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo, Vigo, Spain

    Maria L. González & Alfredo Repáraz

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Vázquez, J.L., Vázquez, I., González, M.L. et al. Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax as presenting signs in severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia. Pediatr Radiol 37, 1286–1288 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-007-0611-1

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