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Hemothorax in a patient with asthma.

A A Wang1, H S Patterson, M P Hemstreet

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Annals of Allergy
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Routine asthma exacerbation treatment was challenged by a case report. A thorough patient evaluation revealed a rare thoracic Ewing

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Pulmonology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Chronic asthma management can become routine, potentially overlooking rare underlying conditions.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for pediatric patients with respiratory distress.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old female with a history of asthma presented with typical exacerbation symptoms: wheezing and dyspnea.
  • Initial assessment presumed a standard asthma exacerbation.

Findings:

  • A detailed history and physical examination prompted a chest radiograph.
  • Imaging revealed a hemothorax, leading to a new diagnosis of thoracic Ewing's sarcoma.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical importance of comprehensive patient evaluation for each asthma exacerbation.
  • Underscores the need to consider rare diagnoses in pediatric respiratory emergencies.
  • Emphasizes the role of diagnostic imaging in uncovering unexpected pathologies.

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