Spontaneous left pneumothorax revealing an atypical carcinoid tumor: a case report

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.93.45209
• Publication Date: 2024-11-26T09:58:24Z
• Authors: Hajar Arfaoui; Naima Ait mouddene; Chaimaa Belhaj; Hajar Bamha; Salma Msika; Nabil Bougteb; Hassnaa Jabri; Wiaam Elkhattabi; Hicham Afif

The association between spontaneous pneumothorax and a bronchial tumor is rare, even more so with an atypical carcinoid tumor. This rare unexpected case highlights the importance of raising clinician awareness about investigating underlying cause through endoscopic exploration. A 52-year-old female was exposed to passive smoking by her husband for 20 years. She treated hypothyroidism past two years, pulmonary tuberculosis year ago, cardiac disorders eight months. patient presented emergency room left secondary diagnosis established thoracic CT bronchoscopy. Treatment involved pneumonectomy follow-up.