Pneumomediastinum complicating bleomycin related lung damage

Br J Radiol. 1998 Nov;71(851):1202-4. doi: 10.1259/bjr.71.851.10434917.

Abstract

We describe two patients who developed spontaneous pneumomediastinum without pneumothorax against a background of bleomycin-induced pulmonary interstitial disease whilst on treatment for metastatic germ cell tumours of the testis. Pneumomediastinum is a rare but recognized complication of bleomycin-induced lung toxicity, which has previously only been described in association with pneumothorax.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / adverse effects*
  • Bleomycin / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases, Interstitial / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / chemically induced*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
  • Bleomycin