Spontaneous pneumothorax is an extremely rare condition during pregnancy. Rupture of a subpleural apical bulla or blebs are the most common cause of spontaneous pneumothorax in young pregnant women. It is believed to be due to increase respiratory activity associated peripartum period. We present 27-year-old primigravid female with spontaneous pneumothorax. She was treated successfully with chest tube placement.
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