Spontaneous pneumothorax following COVID-19 infection in an adolescent: A case report and review of literature

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with respiratory complications, especially during the acute phase. We report an unusual case of an adolescent boy who presented with cough, dyspnea and unilaterally absent breath sounds on auscultation. Two weeks prior to the admission, the patient reported lowgrade fever and mild cough. A rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test was positive. On admission, the child tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 with polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax was confirmed by a chest X-ray. A chest tube was inserted, and symptoms gradually resolved. This case report highlights that SARS-CoV-2 infection may cause serious respiratory complications in children, even after the resolution of acute infection.