Spontaneous pneumothorax in pregnancy: a case report and literature review
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Date
2023
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HSI Journal (2023) Volume 4 (Issue 1):481-484. https://doi.org/10.46829/hsijournal.2023.6.4.1.481-484
Abstract
Spontaneous pneumothorax occurring in pregnancy is a rare condition that can be life-threatening if not recognized and treated on time. We
present a 38-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks gestational age who presented with a 2-week history of progressive dyspnoea. Clinical
assessment was consistent with a right pneumothorax which was confirmed by a chest x-ray. She was managed with a right chest tube
insertion. She later had an elective cesarean delivery. Six months later, both mother and baby were fine. The clinical significance of this article
is that pneumothorax in pregnancy may mimic some complications of pregnancy itself and may thus be missed if the clinician does not have
pneumothorax also in mind.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Spontaneous pneumothorax, pregnancy, dyspnoea, clinical significance, Ghana
Citation
Cite the publication as Tamatey AA, Adomako KA, Offei-Larbi G, Okyere I, Ntumy MY (2023) Spontaneous pneumothorax in pregnancy: a case report and literature review.