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Spontaneous Haemothorax in a Patient with COVID-19.
Shalini A Mohan1, Zharif Sufyaan Fadzaily1, S H Abdullah Hashim2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Ampang Hospital, Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Case Reports in Medicine
|July 28, 2022
Summary
Severe COVID-19 pneumonia can lead to rare complications like spontaneous haemothorax and hemorrhagic shock. Early recognition and prompt resuscitation are crucial for improving patient outcomes in these critical cases.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, presents with diverse complications.
- Known complications include pneumonia, ARDS, DIC, and long COVID syndrome.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old male with severe COVID-19 pneumonia developed spontaneous haemothorax.
- This rare complication led to hemorrhagic shock 17 days post-hospitalization.
Findings:
- Spontaneous haemothorax is a rare but severe complication of COVID-19.
- Hemorrhagic shock can occur secondary to this condition.
Implications:
- Clinicians must maintain high suspicion for rare COVID-19 complications.
- Prompt recognition of shock symptoms and adequate resuscitation are vital for patient survival.
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