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

  • Kim, Yu-Jin (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Kyung, Sung-Young (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Park, Jung-Woong (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Jeong, Sung-Hwan (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Yiel-Hea (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Sang-Pyo (Division of Pulmonology, Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University Gil Hospital)
  • Received : 2010.10.14
  • Accepted : 2010.12.21
  • Published : 2011.02.28
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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).

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