An Analytical Review of Spontaneous Haemopneumothorax

Calvert, R. J.; Smith, Eric G.

doi:10.1136/thx.10.1.64

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“…Abdominal signs may at times confuse the physical findings of occult pulmonary disorders. Rarely, the pain of SHP can be confined to the abdominal region simulating an acute abdomen . However, SHP is a truly life‐threatening condition because of hypovolemic shock secondary to massive hemorrhage, leading to mortality rates as high as 33% .…”

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“…Abdominal rigidity is probably produced by basal pleurisy. Besides simulation of gallbladder disease, SHP may also simulate appendicitis, bleeding peptic ulcer, or even perforated peptic ulcer . On the other hand, a rare SHP‐associated abdominal pain, so‐called catamenial hemopneumothorax, should be considered in any female of childbearing age with recurrent abdominal pain during the onset of menses .…”

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“…Rarely, the pain of SHP can be confined to the abdominal region simulating an acute abdomen. 4 However, SHP is a truly life-threatening condition because of hypovolemic shock secondary to massive hemorrhage, leading to mortality rates as high as 33%. 5 Here, we describe a SHP sufferer who uniquely presented symptoms resembling acute gallbladder disease.…”

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“…It is caused by the simultaneous accumulation of air and blood in the pleural space. SHP masquerading as acute abdomen is extremely rare and is mostly reported in adults . However, if SHP remains unrecognized with no further surgical intervention, it can rapidly turn into a catastrophic event.…”

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“…SHP masquerading as acute abdomen is extremely rare and is mostly reported in adults. 4 However, if SHP remains unrecognized with no further surgical intervention, it can rapidly turn into a catastrophic event. Prompt diagnosis is imperative for SHP, because of a high rate of mortality if it is overlooked.…”

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Spontaneous hemopneumothorax simulating acute abdominal affections

Chen

Tseng

et al. 2012

Pediatric Pulmonology

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Spontaneous hemopneumothorax (SHP) is a rare potentially life-threatening condition that occurs in predominantly young adolescents. The resultant massive hemorrhage leading to hypovolemic shock can be a surgical emergency. It constitutes 1-12% of all spontaneous pneumothoraces and presents with two cardinal features, chest pain and dyspnea. However, the pain of SHP may be confined to the abdomen secondary to the irritation of diaphragmatic pleura, which produces signs simulating an acute abdomen. SHP masquerading as an abdominal affection is apparently regarded as extremely rare. We present a case of a 16-year-old male with SHP presenting features simulating acute gallbladder disease. After prompt diagnosis with appropriate surgical intervention, he had an uneventful recovery. Our experience emphasizes the importance of careful and thorough chest examination for each child with atypical pictures for abdominal pain to exclude possible extra-abdominal lesions, even rare as SHP.

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confidence: 99%