Case Report: COVID-19–Associated Bilateral Spontaneous Pneumothorax—A Literature Review
Ayat Alhakeem, Muhammad Mohsin Khan, Hussam Al Soub, Zohaib Yousaf
Abstract
COVID-19 is a pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, primarily affecting the respiratory tract. Pulmonary complications of COVID-19 may include acute respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary embolism. Pneumothorax has been recently reported in association with COVID-19. We report a case of COVID-19 pneumonia with bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax with no known underlying lung disease or risk factors.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePneumothoraxCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PneumoniaPulmonary embolismSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Respiratory diseaseLung2019-20 coronavirus outbreakRespiratory distressPandemicRespiratory tractDiseaseIntensive care medicineRespiratory systemInternal medicinePathologySurgeryInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakPneumothorax, Barotrauma, EmphysemaPleural and Pulmonary DiseasesTrauma Management and Diagnosis