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Spontaneous Pneumorachis - A Case-Based Review.

Sai Vikram Alampoondi Venkataramanan¹, Lovin George¹, Kamal Kant Sahu²

¹Department of Medicine, Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA, USA.

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Pneumorachis, or air in the spinal canal, can be spontaneous, often linked to conditions like asthma. This review explores its causes and management.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Pulmonology
Radiology

Background:

Pneumorachis is defined as the presence of free air within the spinal canal.
It is known by various terms including epidural emphysema and intraspinal air.
Pneumorachis is classified into traumatic, iatrogenic, or spontaneous types.

Observation:

This case-based review presents a rare instance of spontaneous pneumorachis.
The condition was secondary to a severe asthma exacerbation.
A systematic review of spontaneous pneumorachis cases from PubMed was conducted.

Findings:

Asthma exacerbation can precipitate spontaneous pneumorachis.
The review consolidates understanding of the pathophysiology of spontaneous pneumorachis.
Common causes and effective management strategies for spontaneous pneumorachis are detailed.

Implications:

Highlights a novel association between asthma and spontaneous pneumorachis.
Aids clinicians in recognizing and managing this uncommon condition.
Contributes to the literature on spinal air pathologies and their underlying mechanisms.