CTICasesSpontaneous Esophageal Tear: "Taco Tear"
Imaging findings
Pneumomediastinum and a defect in the esophagus with contrast pooling, creating a secondary "neo-lumen" tracking posteriorly.
Key takeaways
A "Taco tear" is a high cervical esophageal tear. While classically associated with sharp food items, it can occur spontaneously or via trauma (e.g., coughing fits).
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