Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19: case report and literature review

Authors

  • Shi Shan China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, Guang’anmen Hospital, Department of Radiology, Xicheng District, Beijing, China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2635-9551
  • Li Guangming Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang Central Hospital, Department of Radiology, Xiangyang City, Hubei, China
  • Lei Wei Xiangyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Department of Radiology, Xiangyang City, Hubei, China
  • Yang Xuedong China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences, Guang’anmen Hospital, Department of Radiology, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Keywords:

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, Pneumothorax, Alveolar damage

Abstract

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread worldwide. Numerous studies have shown its typical and atypical CT findings. We report one COVID-19 patient who presented with a transient pneumothorax, spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP), as well as subcutaneous emphysema during hospitalization. Chest CT andclinical findings were discussed, and a literature review is presented. The probable cause of SP in COVID-19 was alveolar damage. Once pneumothorax and SP were present, the patient should be carefully monitored to prevent respiratory deterioration, especially when lung lesions are severe.

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Published

2020-10-09

Issue

Vol. 62 (2020)

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

Shan , S. ., Guangming, L. ., Wei, . L. ., & Xuedong, Y. . (2020). Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19: case report and literature review. Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 62, e76. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/178732