Abstract | INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 17-year-old male, a known case of nephrotic syndrome managed by corticosteroid treatment, who presented with diffuse neck and chest swelling after forceful coughing resulting in a spontaneous rupture of the trachea. The diagnosis was established using radiological imaging. The patient was managed conservatively with significant improvement and was discharged shortly. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Prolonged use of corticosteroids may lead to spontaneous rupture of the trachea due to tracheal wall weakness. Radiological imaging followed by bronchoscopy can be used to confirm the diagnosis. Management can either be conservative or surgical, depending on the case. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Mohammad Alamassi, Esraa Arabi |
Journal | International journal of surgery case reports
(Int J Surg Case Rep)
Vol. 90
Pg. 106715
(Jan 2022)
ISSN: 2210-2612 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 34953426
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved. |