Myburgh, Michael2024-11-222024-11-222024-11Myburgh, M. 2024, 'Anti-melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5) dermatomyositis complicated by spontaneous pneumomediastinum : a case report from South Africa', Clinical Case Reports, vol. 12, no. 11, art. e9573, pp. 1-4, doi : 10.1002/ccr3.9573.2050-0904 (online)10.1002/ccr3.9573http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99239DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT : Data that support the findings of this case report are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication in anti–melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5) dermatomyositis (DM). In this case, it occurred relatively early in the course of this patient's illness before established interstitial lung disease was present; hence, it should be investigated in any anti-MDA 5 DM patient with dyspnea or chest pain.en© 2024 The Author(s). Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.DermatomyositisSpontaneous pneumomediastinumRheumatologyAnti–melanoma differentiation associated gene 5 (MDA 5)SDG-03: Good health and well-beingCase reportSouth Africa (SA)Article