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Case reports

Multiple pneumothoraces during second and third trimesters as first presentation of lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Ruth McCartney MBChB   ^*, Nicola Facey MBChB   ^*, George Chalmers MD FRCP   , Alan Mathers FRCOG   , Fiona Roberts FRCPath   , Gill Irvine FRCOG   ^** and Kenneth Anderson MD FRCP   ^* 

^* Department of Respiratory Medicine, Crosshouse Hospital, Ayrshire KA2 0BE; Department of Respiratory Medicine; Princess Royal Maternity Hospital, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Alexandra Parade; Department of Pathology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow; ^** Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Crosshouse Hospital, Ayrshire

Correspondence to: Kenneth Anderson Email: ruthmccartney84{at}hotmail.com, kenneth.anderson{at}aaaht.scot.nhs.uk

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

Key Words: pneumothorax • pregnancy • lymphangioleiomyomatosis

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