Clinical history

Case 28

73-year-old man. Referred for pleuroscopy because of suspicion of asbestosis-related pleuresis. Onset of acute chest pain and facial edema.

Radiological images


Radiological findings


CT images


CT findings


Extra Examinations


No extra examinations.

Final diagnosis


Pneumomediastinum and secondary subcutaneous emphysema as a complication of pleuroscopy.

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