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Massive Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum-A Form of Presentation for Severe COVID-19 Pneumonia.
Pescaru, Camelia Corina; Marc, Monica Steluța; Costin, Emanuela Oana; Pescaru, Andrei; Trusculescu, Ana-Adriana; Maritescu, Adelina; Suppini, Noemi; Oancea, Cristian Iulian.
  • Pescaru CC; Pulmonology Department, 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Marc MS; Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases (CRIPMRD), 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Costin EO; Pulmonology Department, 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Pescaru A; Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases (CRIPMRD), 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Trusculescu AA; Pulmonology Department, 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Maritescu A; 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Suppini N; Pulmonology Department, 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
  • Oancea CI; Center for Research and Innovation in Precision Medicine of Respiratory Diseases (CRIPMRD), 'Victor Babes' University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.
Medicina (Kaunas) ; 58(11)2022 Oct 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2090278
ABSTRACT
For COVID-19 pneumonia, many manifestations such as fever, dyspnea, dry cough, anosmia and tiredness have been described, but differences have been observed from person to person according to age, pulmonary function, damage and severity. In clinical practice, it has been found that patients with severe forms of infection with COVID-19 develop serious complications, including pneumomediastinum. Although two years have passed since the beginning of the pandemic with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and progress has been made in understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the COVID-19 infection, there are also unknown factors that contribute to the evolution of the disease and can lead to the emergence some complications. In this case report, we present a patient with COVID-19 infection who developed a massive spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema during hospitalization, with no pre-existing lung pathology and no history of smoking. The patient did not get mechanical ventilation or chest trauma, but the possible cause could be severe alveolar inflammation. The CT results highlighted pneumonia in context with SARS-CoV-2 infection affecting about 50% of the pulmonary area. During hospitalization, lung lesions evolved 80% pulmonary damage associated with pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema. After three months, the patient completely recovered and the pneumomediastinum fully recovered with the complete disappearance of the lesions. Pneumomediastinum is a severe and rare complication in COVID-19 pneumonia, especially in male patients, without risk factors, and an early diagnosis can increase the chances of survival.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Subcutaneous Emphysema / COVID-19 / Mediastinal Emphysema Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina58111525

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Subcutaneous Emphysema / COVID-19 / Mediastinal Emphysema Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Medicina58111525