Department of Pulmonology, Mohamed VI University Hospital, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tangier, Morocco.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 27(03), 559–562
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.3.3090
Received on 22 July 2025; revised on 30 August 2025; accepted on 02 September 2025
Background: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum with associated subcutaneous emphysema is rare, and its coexistence with pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, and pneumorachis is exceptional.
Case presentation: We report the case of a 21-year-old male with uncontrolled asthma who presented with acute chest pain, dyspnea, and cervicofacial swelling. Imaging revealed subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, right pneumothorax, and pneumotaches. The patient was managed conservatively with oxygen, corticosteroids, and bronchodilators, with complete resolution within one week.
Conclusion: This case illustrates a rare but generally benign complication of asthma exacerbation. Early recognition, appropriate imaging, and conservative management are crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
Spontaneous Subcutaneous Emphysema; Pneumomediastinum; Pneumothorax; Pneumopericardium; Pneumotaches; Asthma
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JIHANE EL MELHAOUI, LEILA SALAK, SOUMIA FDIL, DALAL ZAGAOUCH, KHALID BOUTI and SANAA HAMMI. Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema associated with pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, pneumopericardium and pneumotaches in a young patient with asthma attack: A case report. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 27(03), 559–562. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.27.3.3090.
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