| Literature DB >> 17720427 |
Niamh P Conlon1, Karen C Redmond, Leo A Celi.
Abstract
Spontaneous hemothorax in neurofibromatosis type 1 rarely occurs, is potentially life-threatening, and requires expedient management. We present a case of massive hemothorax in a patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 caused by spontaneous rupture of the right internal mammary artery. A subsequently diagnosed underlying pheochromocytoma may be implicated in rupture of the arterial wall.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17720427 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.04.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330