Pneumatosis Intestinalis Complicated by Pneumoperitoneum in a Patient with Asthma / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
; : 219-222, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a very rare condition that is defined as the presence of gas within the subserosal or submucosal layer of the bowel. PI has been described in association with a variety of conditions including gastrointestinal tract disorders, pulmonary diseases, connective tissue disorders, organ transplantation, leukemia, and various immunodeficiency states. We report a rare case of a 74-year-old woman who complained of dyspnea during the management of acute asthma exacerbation and developed PI; but, it improved without any treatment.
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Assunto principal:
Pneumatose Cistoide Intestinal
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Pneumoperitônio
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Asma
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Leucemia
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Transplante de Órgãos
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Corticosteroides
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Tecido Conjuntivo
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Transplantes
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Trato Gastrointestinal
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Dispneia
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article