Air Around the Heart: A CXR Puzzle

A Chest Radiograph reveals a striking abnormality. With a history of a perforating esophageal ulcer, what is the critical diagnosis? Learn more.

Pneumopericardium


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Asbestosis
Colonic interposition surgery
Suppurative mediastinitis
Pneumopericardium
Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Cardiology, Chest Radiograph, Esophageal Perforation, Gastroenterology, Pneumopericardium

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