Multiple Pneumothoraces During Second and Third Trimesters As First Presentation of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Overview

Journal Obstet Med

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2016 Sep 2

PMID 27582819

Citations 4

Authors

Ruth McCartney

Nicola Facey

George Chalmers

Alan Mathers

Fiona Roberts

Gill Irvine

Kenneth Anderson

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Abstract

A case of lymphangioleiomyomatosis presenting as multiple pneumothoraces during pregnancy is described below. Presentations, management and prognosis are discussed.

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