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New Onset Murmur Or Hamman’S Sign: Mid-Systolic Click In A Suspected Case Of Connective Tissue Disorder, Amanda Dave, Jodi Cantrell
New Onset Murmur Or Hamman’S Sign: Mid-Systolic Click In A Suspected Case Of Connective Tissue Disorder, Amanda Dave, Jodi Cantrell
Graduate Medical Education Research Journal
We present the case of a 15 y/o previously healthy male who presented to CHMC from an OSH with a 3 day history of shortness of breath, audible clicking noise, and chest discomfort after playing at the batting cages 4 days prior. No history of trauma. He was transferred to CHMC for further evaluation after identification of a pneumothorax on chest CT performed at OSH.
With respect to family history, the patient is one of 8 children. Of note, per discussion with family, his older siblings are all tall and have some connective tissue anomalies. Two siblings were noted to …