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Biçer, Elifnur

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Elifnur

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    A case of uncontrolled severe asthma patient with coexisting carcinoid tumor presenting as pneumomediastinum
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015) N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; N/A; Biçer, Elifnur; Öztürk, Ayşe Bilge; Özyiğit, Sabiha Leyla Pur; Erus, Suat; Tanju, Serhan; Dilege, Şükrü; Tabak, Levent; Undergraduate Student; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; Faculty Member; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; School of Medicine; Koç University Hospital; N/A; 147629; 214687; 175565; 214690; 122573; 167625
    Introduction: Patients with inadequately controlled or uncontrolled asthma are at a greater risk of attacks for asthma requiring emergency room visits or hospital admissions. There is a significant correlation between the severity of the disease and the severity of exacerbations. Patients with poorly controlled asthma are at a higher risk for complications. Case study: We present a 24-year-old aspirin-intolerant, uncontrolled asthma patient with the complication of pneumomediastinum. Results: Severe symptoms persisted after the resolution of the pneumomediastinum despite intense anti-inflammatory and anti-obstructive therapy. A bronchoscopy revealed an endobronchial lesion and she was diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor. Conclusion: This case is an example of the importance of re-evaluating asthma patients who do not respond to standard medical treatment. Clinicians should be aware of the complications associated with asthma attacks such as pneumomediastinum and the possibility of a differential diagnosis that worsen asthma symptoms such as a carcinoid tumor.