Extensive epidural pneumatosis and pneumomediastinum combined with diabetic ketoacidosis.
Akiko HirataNaoki YonezawaMiho FukasawaMichiko FujisawaPublished in: Clinical case reports (2023)
Diabetic ketoacidosis can rarely present with epidural pneumatosis and pneumomediastinum, possibly due to forceful vomiting and Kussmaul breathing. Recognizing these pneumocomplications is crucial, as they can mimic severe conditions, including esophageal rupture. Consequently, diagnostic workup and vigilant monitoring are critical, even though these pneumocomplications are typically benign and self-resolving.