Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases  2014;77(5):219-222

doi:10.4046/trd.2014.77.5.219

Pneumatosis Intestinalis Complicated by Pneumoperitoneum in a Patient with Asthma.

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

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Keywords

Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis; Asthma; Adrenal Cortex Hormones

Country

Republic 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.