Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema in a male toddler in a health facility in Nasarawa state: A case report
| Autor: | Oyetundun Fausat Afolabi, Taofik Oluwaseun Ogunkunle, Surajudeen Oyeleke Bello, Sandra Umejiaku, Ahmed Ashuku Yakubu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
Pediatrics
medicine.medical_specialty business.industry medicine.medical_treatment North-central Subcutaneous emphysema Toddler medicine.disease respiratory tract diseases 03 medical and health sciences Pneumonia 0302 clinical medicine medicine.anatomical_structure Pneumothorax 030225 pediatrics Scalp Oxygen therapy medicine 030212 general & internal medicine Pneumomediastinum Toddler medicine.symptom Complication business Subcutaneous emphysema |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021); 53-55 |
| ISSN: | 2694-4561 |
| DOI: | 10.25259/jpats_7_2020 |
| Popis: | Background: Spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema (SSE) is a clinical condition in which air escapes into the subcutaneous tissues. It is a rare complication of childhood pneumonia and often occurs with pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum. Although the sight of a child with SSE could be frightening, it is mostly benign requiring in most cases supportive care. We report a case of SSE complicating pneumonia in an 18-month-old toddler that was managed conservatively. Case Report: An 18-months-old toddler was admitted with a 5-day history of progressive swelling of the face, scalp, upper limbs, and trunk. He was referred from a peripheral hospital where he was admitted for 5 days with pneumonia and had received antibiotics, intravenous fluid, and oxygen therapy. Clinical evaluation revealed extensive subcutaneous emphysema and right-sided pneumothorax. Antibiotics were optimized and the patient was provided supportive care and monitored for 7 days with complete resolution of the emphysema. Conclusion: SSE could complicate childhood pneumonia but it has a benign course. Effective treatment of underlying pneumonia alongside supportive care will achieve complete resolution. |
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