Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Young Schipperke puppy with air under skin and lung problem
By Stephens, Julie A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pulmonary emphysema in a young schipperke.
Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old female schipperke was brought to the vet because she had swelling under her skin, which was caused by air trapped in her body (subcutaneous emphysema). X-rays showed that air was also present in her chest area (pneumomediastinum). Despite thorough tests, the source of the air was unclear, so the vet performed surgery to remove a damaged part of her lung. After the surgery, the swelling and air in her chest improved, and further tests confirmed she had a type of lung condition called pulmonary emphysema.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old, intact female schipperke was presented for evaluation and treatment of subcutaneous (SC) emphysema. Radiographs revealed pneumomediastinum and SC emphysema. Sequential radiographs confirmed a worsening of the SC emphysema. Extensive, nonsurgical evaluation failed to reveal the source of the air within the mediastinum. Exploratory thoracotomy revealed an emphysematous right middle lung lobe. Lobectomy of the right middle lung lobe resolved both the pneumomediastinum and SC emphysema. Histopathological evaluation confirmed pulmonary emphysema. A variation of congenital pulmonary emphysema was considered in this case.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11908829/