Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for recurrent pneumothorax in pulmonary lymphangioleimyomatosis with tuberous sclerosis complex
Journal
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
1
Pages
101
Date Issued
2013
Author(s)
Tsai, Chia-Fen
Hsiao, Chen-Hao
Abstract
Pneumothorax in pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a difficult condition to manage. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) may play a role in diagnosis and treatment of this situation. We present a case of right recurrent pneumothorax due to LAM with TSC in whom VATS was performed for pathological diagnosis and mechanical pleurodesis. The unique presentation of LAM in TSC was also discussed. ? 2013 Tsai et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; female; human; lung disease; lymphangioleiomyomatosis; methodology; pneumothorax; recurrent disease; tuberous sclerosis; video assisted thoracoscopic surgery; complication; lung disease; lymphangioleiomyomatosis; pneumothorax; procedures; tuberous sclerosis; video assisted thoracoscopic surgery; Adult; Female; Humans; Lung Diseases; Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; Pneumothorax; Recurrence; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; Tuberous Sclerosis; Adult; Female; Humans; Lung Diseases; Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; Pneumothorax; Recurrence; Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; Tuberous Sclerosis
Type
journal article