A Case of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Pneumonia Complicated Pnemomediastinum and Subcutenous Emphysema.
10.4046/trd.2011.70.2.155
- Author:
Yu Jin KIM
1
;
Sung Young KYUNG
;
Jung Woong PARK
;
Sung Hwan JEONG
;
Yiel Hea SEO
;
Sang Pyo LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea. allergy21@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype;
Pneumomediastinum, Diagnostic;
Pneumonia
- MeSH:
Bronchoalveolar Lavage;
Chest Pain;
Emphysema;
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype;
Influenza, Human;
Mediastinal Emphysema;
Pneumomediastinum, Diagnostic;
Pneumonia;
Sputum;
Subcutaneous Emphysema;
Tolnaftate;
Viruses
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2011;70(2):155-159
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Recently, a novel influenza A (H1N1) has been recognized as the cause of a worldwide respiratory infection outbreak. Although the symptoms of a novel influenza A (H1N1) are usually mild, the disease can cause severe illness and death. A complication of novel influenza A (H1N1) is pneumomediastinum, a rarely reported condition. We report a case of influenza A (H1N1) complicating pneumomediastinum with subcutaneous emphysema, which had initially presented with blood tinged sputum and chest pain. In addition, we demonstrate bronchoalveolar lavage in influenza A (H1N1).
