Tension pneumothorax in a patient with granulomatosis

Abstract

Abstract A woman with a clinical presentations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) has been presented. Tension pneumothorax has been rarely reported; however, it is a life‐threatening condition. Surgical intervention may be required in GPA patients who do not respond to chest tube insertion. Timely management can reduce the complication and mortality.

Keywords

• granulomatosis with polyangiitis
• tension pneumothorax
• thoracentesis