Spontaneous pneumothorax is a frequent cause of admission to emergency departments. Its etiology and lethal potential if not diagnosed are well known. However, there are less common etiologies of this condition. The diagnosis can then be tricky, especially since the symptoms may be equivocal. This is the case of spontaneous pneumothorax in pregnant women with no risk factors, in whom the symptoms may mimic those observed during the last trimester of pregnancy.
In this context, we wish to report a case of spontaneous pneumothorax in a 32-week pregnant wo-man, without any known risk factor. We also propose a literature review on this subject.
Our analysis highlights that spontaneous pneumothorax in pregnant women is a rare condition whose diagnosis may be overlooked, given the clinical manifestations that may be confused with physiological phenomena of the last trimester of pregnancy.
Key Words
Spontaneous pneumothorax, gestation, vaginal delivery, rare disease, pleural drainage.