Non-infective subcutaneous emphysema of the hand: case report

Authors

  • Paul Jesús Tejada Llacsa Interno de medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú; Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (ADIECS), Lima, Perú
  • Wagner Cruz Pioquinto Médico Cirujano, Hospital I Marino Molina Scippa, EsSalud, Lima, Perú

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v77i1.11553

Keywords:

Subcutaneous emphysema, Hand.

Abstract

Subcutaneous emphysema of noninfectious cause occurs rarely. We present this case due to the importance of discerning it from one with an infectious etiology. Our patient came to the hospital with increased volume in the left hand after suffering a cut on the fifth finger of that hand with a metal bar. Blood tests were within normal ranges. Signs of subcutaneous emphysema were noted in the hand X-ray. Empirical antibiotic therapy was initiated with improvement at 36 hours. This case is of interest to consider non-infectious causes in the differential diagnosis of hand emphysema.

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Published

2016-03-14

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Casos clínicos

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Copyright (c) 2016 Paul Jesús Tejada Llacsa, Wagner Cruz Pioquinto

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How to Cite

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Tejada Llacsa PJ, Cruz Pioquinto W. Non-infective subcutaneous emphysema of the hand: case report. An Fac med [Internet]. 2016 Mar. 14 [cited 2024 Jun. 30];77(1):51-3. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/11553