Birt-Hogg-Dubé: beyond the clinical manifestations.

Clinicians and scientists understand the medical implications of BHD; however, what may not be apparent to clinicians and scientists are the psycho-social aspects of living with BHD. Although medical reality differs among people who have Birt-Hogg-Dubé, they often share multiple non-medical ramifications ranging from economic and physical insecurity to interruptions in familial communication patterns and relationships. Physicians cognizant of the psycho-social aspects of having BHD are in a position to offer enhanced and meaningful non-medical interventions and care to their patient with BHD.