Spontaneous primary pneumothorax as a complication of neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic disorder that affects the skin and the neurological, ocular and skeletal systems. Many are unaware of the extent of pulmonary involvement, including lung cysts and emphysematous bullae, which enhances the risk of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP). W...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2023-10-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4046 |