Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis
Abstract Boerhaave’s syndrome is typically seen in middle-aged male population. We report a case of a child who presented with sudden onset of left-sided oedema of the face and periorbital region. The child had a history of fever and throat pain, which started a day prior to the onset of swelling. O...
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doaj-3244e518cbf5437b801c8d11c1dfcc0a2021-04-02T11:44:42ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology1012-55742090-85392016-10-0132433533810.4103/1012-5574.192551Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosisAbdul Wadood Mohammed0Sajjad Saneeq1Kasim Kolakkadan2Koruvachukandiyil K. Amrutha3Department of Otolaryngology, KIMS Al Shifa Hospital Pvt LtdDepartment of Paediatrics, KIMS Al Shifa Hospital Pvt LtdDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, KIMS Al Shifa Hospital Pvt LtdDepartment of Otolaryngology, KIMS Al Shifa Hospital Pvt LtdAbstract Boerhaave’s syndrome is typically seen in middle-aged male population. We report a case of a child who presented with sudden onset of left-sided oedema of the face and periorbital region. The child had a history of fever and throat pain, which started a day prior to the onset of swelling. On examination, the child had crepitus over the swelling on the left side of the face. Radiology showed pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax, and were treated with chest tube insertion. We present this case because of its rarity, unique presentation and need for prompt diagnosis, and discuss the literature.http://link.springer.com/article/10.4103/1012-5574.192551Boerhaave’s syndromeoesophageal rupturepneumothorax |
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Abdul Wadood Mohammed Sajjad Saneeq Kasim Kolakkadan Koruvachukandiyil K. Amrutha Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology Boerhaave’s syndrome oesophageal rupture pneumothorax |
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Abdul Wadood Mohammed Sajjad Saneeq Kasim Kolakkadan Koruvachukandiyil K. Amrutha |
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Abdul Wadood Mohammed |
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Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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Paediatric Boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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paediatric boerhaave’s syndrome: a rare but crucial diagnosis |
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SpringerOpen |
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The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology |
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1012-5574 2090-8539 |
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2016-10-01 |
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Abstract Boerhaave’s syndrome is typically seen in middle-aged male population. We report a case of a child who presented with sudden onset of left-sided oedema of the face and periorbital region. The child had a history of fever and throat pain, which started a day prior to the onset of swelling. On examination, the child had crepitus over the swelling on the left side of the face. Radiology showed pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax, and were treated with chest tube insertion. We present this case because of its rarity, unique presentation and need for prompt diagnosis, and discuss the literature. |
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Boerhaave’s syndrome oesophageal rupture pneumothorax |
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