A Unique Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum in a Patient With COVID-19 and Influenza Coinfection.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
; 9: 23247096211016228, 2021.
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| ID: mdl-33978499
ABSTRACT
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum is reported in patients with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and influenza infection independently, usually associated with noninvasive and mechanical ventilation. We report a case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in a patient with COVID-19 and influenza coinfection. A 58-year-old male admitted with shortness of breath, diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza infection. A computed tomography angiogram showed pneumomediastinum. He was treated conservatively with 15 L of oxygen, remdesivir, convalescent plasma, and oseltamivir. The case is being reported for its uniqueness since this is the first documented case of spontaneous pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 and influenza coinfection.
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Pneumonia Viral
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Influenza Humana
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COVID-19
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Enfisema Mediastínico
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos