Fig. 2From: Anti-synthetase syndrome in a child with pneumomediastinum: a case report and literature reviewRadiologic findings of the patient. A-C On day 18 of illness, CT shows subcutaneous pneumatosis of the neck and bilateral chest wall, pneumomediastinum, consolidation, and reticular nodular shadow in both lungs, along with pericardial effusion and bilateral pleural effusion. D-E On day 23, subcutaneous air is essentially absorbed, pneumomediastinum is reduced compared with earlier, and consolidation and interstitial lesions in both lungs are present. F-G On day 30, pneumomediastinum is fully absorbed, and consolidation and pleural effusion are less pronounced than earlier. H-I One week after discharge, CT shows reticular nodular shadow, and both lungs exhibit residual consolidation, which have significantly resolvedBack to article page