Tuberc Respir Dis.  2011 Feb;70(2):155-159. 10.4046/trd.2011.70.2.155.

A Case of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Pneumonia Complicated Pnemomediastinum and Subcutenous Emphysema

• Kim YJ
• Kyung SY
• Park JW
• Jeong SH
• Seo YH
• Lee SP

• KMID: 1442866
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2011.70.2.155

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).

Keyword

Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; Pneumomediastinum, Diagnostic; Pneumonia

MeSH Terms

Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Chest Pain
Emphysema
Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
Influenza, Human
Mediastinal Emphysema
Pneumomediastinum, Diagnostic
Pneumonia
Sputum
Subcutaneous Emphysema
Tolnaftate
Viruses
Tolnaftate

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