Pneumatosis Intestinalis Complicated by Pneumoperitoneum in a Patient with Asthma.
10.4046/trd.2014.77.5.219
- Author:
Joon Young CHOI
1
;
Sung Bae CHO
;
Hyun Ho KIM
;
In Hee LEE
;
Hea Yon LEE
;
Hye Seon KANG
;
Hwa Young LEE
;
Sook Young LEE
Author Information
1. Division of Respiratory, Allergy and Critical Care, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sooklee@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis;
Asthma;
Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Aged;
Asthma*;
Connective Tissue;
Dyspnea;
Female;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Humans;
Leukemia;
Lung Diseases;
Organ Transplantation;
Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis;
Pneumoperitoneum*;
Transplants
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2014;77(5):219-222
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
