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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-06
Spontaneous Pneumothorax as an Evolutionary Manifestation of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Nahid Zaghba, Afaf Amir, Hanaa Harraz, Wafaa Jalloul, Khadija Chaanoun, Hanane Benjelloun, Najiba Yassine
Published: June 4, 2025 | 30 25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i06.006
Pages: 1324-1328
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Abstract
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune disease that can lead to pulmonary involvement, particularly subpleural nodules. We report the case of a 28-year-old patient with seropositive RA who developed a spontaneous left-sided pneumothorax. Chest CT revealed excavated pulmonary nodules. The evolution was favorable after thoracic drainage. Anti-TNF alpha biotherapy was initiated after exclusion of active tuberculosis. This case illustrates a rare but serious complication of RA. It highlights the importance of pulmonary surveillance in these patients.