Bullous lung disease and neurofibromatosis type-1
Lung interstitial diseases and bullae are described as possible complications of neurofibromatosis type-1 (NF-1), a genetic disorder inherited as a autosomal-dominant trait. We report the case of a 16-year-old male non-smoker with NF-1, who presented with pneumothorax caused by ruptured lung bullae....
Main Authors: | E. Nardecchia, L. Perfetti, M. Castiglioni, D. Di Natale, A. Imperatori, N. Rotolo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2015-12-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/159 |
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