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  • Subcutaneous tissue emphysema can occur in various clinical scenarios, but instances without pneumothorax, especially involving broncho-pleuro-subcutaneous fistulas, are uncommon.
  • A case is reported where spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema happened due to cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • This occurrence was notable as it happened without the presence of pneumothorax, highlighting a unique clinical situation.

Article Abstract

Subcutaneous tissue emphysema is observed in a several clinical settings but spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema in the absence of pneumothorax with broncho pleuro subcutaneous fistula is rare. We report a case of spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema secondary to cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis in the absence of pneumothorax.

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