Fatal Tension Hemothorax Combined With Exanguination: A Rare Complication of Neurofibromatosis
2019 ◽
Vol 3
(4)
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pp. 364-368
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Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a common autosomal dominant disorder that can be subdivided into type 1, type 2, and schwannomatosis. Patients with NF1 typically develop café-au-lait spots, scoliosis, and benign neurofibromas. In addition, NF1 predisposes to vascular complications including stenosis, arterial ectasia, and aneurysms. Here, we report the case of an otherwise healthy 32-year-old man who developed a fatal tension hemothorax due to vertebral artery aneurysm rupture. Based on the available literature, we discuss the presentation, workup, and available therapeutic approaches to this complication of neurofibromatosis.
2012 ◽
Vol 120
(05)
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pp. 277-281
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2014 ◽
Vol 106
(3)
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pp. 597-604
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1993 ◽
Vol 107
(1)
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pp. 6-11
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2018 ◽
Vol 25
(14)
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pp. 1502-1519
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2019 ◽
Vol 2019
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pp. 1-3
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2012 ◽
Vol 18
(3)
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pp. 341-347
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