Nascimento, J.Gomes, M.Moreira, C.Macedo, F.2013-04-232013-04-232012-09Nascer e Crescer 2012; 21(3): 153-1540872-0754http://hdl.handle.net/10400.16/1399ABSTRACT We present the case of a 5 year old asmathic girl admitted to the hospital for acute non traumatic edema and crepitus of the face, neck and upper thorax. Thoracic x-ray (not shown) and thoracic and neck CT were performed, showing extensive subcutaneous and mediastinal enfisema. These are rare complications of asthma. The imaging features are described.porjournal article