Elsevier

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

Volume 40, February 2021, Pages 228.e3-228.e5
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a male adult with COVID-19 pneumonia

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Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is a rare complication of viral pneumonia. Here we report a case of a 52 year old male who presented with a spontaneous pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 pneumonia, followed by a severe course of disease. We discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this association as well as its possible clinical implications as a marker of disease severity in COVID-19.

Keywords

COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum

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