Abstract
Pneumopericardium is a rare finding that has been previously reported following spontaneous, traumatic, or iatrogenic causes. A 3-year old Golden Retriever dog was admitted with respiratory distress after falling from a height. Clinical and electrocardiographic findings were nonspecific. Thoracic radiography revealed hyperinflated lung with sharp outlining of the mediastinal structures. A well-demarcated region of radiolucent gas opacity was seen surrounding the cardiac silhouette. Echocardiography revealed intense hyper-reflective shadows all over the heart. Echocardiographic measurements were within the reference range. The dog responded well to conservative medical therapy. Pneumopericardium was reported secondary to pneumomediastinum; pneumopericardium is self-limiting unless other complications develop.
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