Introduction: Spontaneous pneumothorax is a rare but serious complication of
tuberculosis. Miliary tuberculosis (MT) is a severe form of tuberculosis
secondary to hematogenous spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Objective: To report a case of MT complicated by pneumothorax. Methodology:This was a 25-year-old patient, farmer, followed
up atthe Pneumo-phtisiology department of the CHU du Point G for MT whose condition was improvingafterthe
introduction of anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy. He
consulted again after experiencing chest pain. Clinical
and imaging revealed a Spontaneous pneumothorax complicating MT. The treatment
combined anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy, chest drainage and respiratory
physiotherapy. Outcome was favorable with improvement of clinical and
radiological signs. Conclusion:
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