Pneumopericardium, Epidural Pneumatosis, and Muscular Emphysema: Rare Complications of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Due to Refractory Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Various complications of hyperemesis gravidarum and pneumomediastinum have been documented in the literature. Commonly, these cases resolve spontaneously or with the use of antiemetics and supportive care. In rare instances, these symptoms persist into the second trimester and are associated with an...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-04, Vol.14 (4), p.e23800
Main Authors: Russell, 3rd, Charles R, Benjamin, Garnett, Salabei, Joshua K, Okonoboh, Peters, Sun, Liang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Antiemetics
Cardiac arrhythmia
Case reports
Disease prevention
Electrolytes
Emphysema
Epidural
Females
Gynecology
Internal Medicine
Marijuana
Medicine
Nausea
Neck
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Palliative care
Patients
Pneumothorax
Potassium
Spinal cord
Substance Use and Addiction
Tomography
Vomiting
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Summary:Various complications of hyperemesis gravidarum and pneumomediastinum have been documented in the literature. Commonly, these cases resolve spontaneously or with the use of antiemetics and supportive care. In rare instances, these symptoms persist into the second trimester and are associated with an increased risk of complications. Herein, we present a case of a healthy 20-year-old female with a history of marijuana use who presented with intractable nausea and vomiting and was found to have multiple rare complications of spontaneous pneumomediastinum.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.23800