RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Snap, crackle and pop: when sneezing leads to crackling in the neck
JF BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP bcr-2016-218906
DO 10.1136/bcr-2016-218906
VO 2018
A1 Yang, Wanding
A1 Sahota, Raguwinder S
A1 Das, Sudip
YR 2018
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2016-218906.abstract
AB Spontaneous perforation of the pharynx is an unusual condition. Due to its non-specific presentation and general lack of awareness, diagnosis and intervention may be delayed resulting in potential complications. This case reports a rare spontaneous perforation of the pyriform sinus after a forceful sneeze, leading to cervical subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum.