Abstract:Pneumorrhachis is an extremely rare clinical entity, involving air entrapment within the spinal canal. We present a unique case of epidural pneumorrhachis accompanying pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium, in the setting of COVID-19 infection in a 62-year-old woman. Diagnostic testing was remarkable for elevated inflammatory markers, along with mild transaminitis and hyponatremia. CT scan of the chest revealed extensive patchy groundglass opacities, with no evidence of pulmonary embolism. Intravenous antibi… Show more
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