Spontaneous pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19: case report and literature review
Shan Shi, Guangming Li, Lei Wei, Yang Xuedong
Abstract
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread worldwide. Numerous studies have shown its typical and atypical CT findings. We report one COVID-19 patient who presented with a transient pneumothorax, spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SP), as well as subcutaneous emphysema during hospitalization. Chest CT andclinical findings were discussed, and a literature review is presented. The probable cause of SP in COVID-19 was alveolar damage. Once pneumothorax and SP were present, the patient should be carefully monitored to prevent respiratory deterioration, especially when lung lesions are severe.
Topics & Concepts
Subcutaneous emphysemaPneumothoraxPneumomediastinumMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakLungDiseaseRadiologySurgeryPathologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakPneumothorax, Barotrauma, EmphysemaPleural and Pulmonary DiseasesTrauma Management and Diagnosis