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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Associated With SARS-CoV-2: Infrequent Complication
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Wegner U
; Jeffery G
; Abrajan O
; Sampablo I
; Singh C
Cureus
2020[Jul]; 12
(7
): e9189
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A 44-year-old male with no previous medical history or comorbidities presented
with significantly increasing shortness of breath, myalgia, nausea, and fatigue.
He had no diagnosed medical conditions and enjoyed good health prior to the
episode of acute respiratory infection. There was no history of smoking,
emphysema, or chronic lung diseases. CT revealed bilateral ground-glass opacities
in predominantly peripheral distribution. Based on imaging spectrum and global
pandemic of the novel coronavirus, typical SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2) infection was suspected. Viral load was confirmed with
biochemical data and laboratory results. Interestingly, despite intensive
treatment, the patient developed sudden complications during the second week of
his hospitalization. The symptoms started to resolve on pharmacological treatment
and supplemental noninvasive oxygen supply over the next weeks. We illustrate and
discuss the case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum as an uncommon manifestation of
novel SARS-CoV2 chest infection. Even though our patient did not develop acute
respiratory distress syndrome or further complications, the presented case
highlights the importance of basic radiological monitoring of the disease in
order to ensure prompt diagnosis of complications and appropriate subsequent
management.