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To illustrate a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum presenting as acute chest pain without preceding factors.

August 6, 2026Pediatric OncallOpen Access

Sudden Chest Pain, Unexpected Air: A Pediatric Case of Pneumomediastinum

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To illustrate a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum presenting as acute chest pain without preceding factors.
Case report of a 14-year-old boy with sudden chest pain, examined and diagnosed through imaging.
Radiograph showed paratracheal air lucencies and a small left apical pneumothorax.
Managed conservatively with supplemental oxygen and observation.
Chest radiography identified pneumomediastinum, leading to diagnosis by computed tomography.
Patient recovered fully without the need for invasive procedures.
Conservative management resulted in excellent outcomes, indicating noninvasive treatment sufficiency.

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Case describes spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a 14-year-old boy, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis.

Zorato et al. (2026) studied this question.

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