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COVID-19 Associated Spontaneous Pneumothorax and Pneumopericardium: A Case Report

Jacques Bistre1, Steven Douedi2, Abbas Alshami3,2

  • 1Research, Dorrington Medical Associates, Houston, USA.

Cureus
|June 11, 2021
PubMed

Insights

This case study details a fatal COVID-19 infection in an elderly female with spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumopericardium. Further research is needed to understand these rare COVID-19 complications.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to significant global health challenges.
  • While primarily a respiratory illness, COVID-19 can manifest with diverse and severe extrapulmonary complications.

Observation:

  • This report describes a rare case of an elderly female patient with COVID-19.
  • The patient presented with spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumopericardium, uncommon complications of the viral infection.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced a severe hospital course due to these complications.
  • Despite medical intervention, the patient ultimately succumbed to the illness.

Implications:

  • The pathogenesis of spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumopericardium in COVID-19 requires further investigation.
  • Understanding these rare complications is crucial for developing effective clinical management and prevention strategies.

Keywords:
coronaviruscovid-19pneumomediastinumpneumopericardiumpneumothorax

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