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Spontaneous hemopneumothorax in a patient with COVID-19

Ann Long1, Felipe Grimaldo1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134, United States of America.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|August 18, 2020
PubMed

Insights

A rare COVID-19 complication, spontaneous hemopneumothorax, led to hemorrhagic shock in an adult male. This case highlights the ongoing discovery of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) manifestations.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a global pandemic, is primarily a respiratory illness.
  • The complete pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 remains under investigation.
  • New clinical manifestations and complications of COVID-19 continue to emerge.

Observation:

  • A case of spontaneous hemopneumothorax was observed.
  • The patient was an adult male with confirmed COVID-19.
  • The hemopneumothorax resulted in hemorrhagic shock.

Findings:

  • This case presents a rare complication of COVID-19.
  • Spontaneous hemopneumothorax is a serious condition that can lead to hemorrhagic shock.
  • The findings suggest a potential link between COVID-19 and thoracic complications.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms linking COVID-19 to hemopneumothorax.
  • Clinicians should be aware of this potential complication in COVID-19 patients.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial for improving outcomes in patients with COVID-19-associated hemopneumothorax.

Keywords:
COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019Spontaneous hemopneumothorax

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