Pneumatosis Intestinalis Complicated by Pneumoperitoneum in a Patient with Asthma

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

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Joon Young Choi¹  Sung Bae Cho¹  Hyun Ho Kim¹  In Hee Lee¹  Hea Yon Lee¹  Hye Seon Kang¹  Hwa Young Lee¹  Sook Young Lee¹ 

[1] Division of Respiratory, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine

关键词: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis;    Asthma;    Adrenal Cortex Hormones;   

DOI  :  10.4046/trd.2014.77.5.219

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

【 摘 要 】

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.

【 授权许可】

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