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subcutaneous emphysema

Presence of air in the interstices of subcutaneous tissue. Pathology: - found in association with pneumomediastinum in a patient with severe asthma exacerbation [1] Management: - typically resolves without intervention

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pulmonary emphysema

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emphysema

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  1. St. Clair TM, Zwemer E. Diffuse Subcutaneous Emphysema. N Engl J Med 2019; 380:e20. April 11. PMID: 30970192 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMicm1811009