An entity that poses continuous challenge despite treatment attempt: lymphangioleiomyomatosis
In May of 2016, a 37-years-old Hispanic female, with no significant past medical history was brought to our hospital with right-sided chest pain. Chest X ray revealed large right pneumothorax (A) and she underwent chest tube placement. Computed tomography (CT) chest without contrast showed innumerab...
Main Authors: | Munish Sharma, Salim Surani |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2020-10-01
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Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/37/180/pdf/180.pdf
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