Spontaneous pneumothorax as manifestation of Marfan syndrome. (5th December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Viveiro, Carolina; Rocha, Patricia; Carvalho, Cristiana; Zarcos, Maria Manuel
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-12-05
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201697
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The authors describe a 16-year-old boy, previously healthy, who was admitted to our hospital for left-sided spontaneous pneumothorax. On physical examination he presented with marfanoid habitus. Pneumothorax was managed conservatively with resolution. Four months later he had a recurrence of left-sided pneumothorax and 1 week after that he presented with contralateral pneumothorax. He underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery twice for bullectomy and pleurodesis. No further recurrence was stated. Additional investigation showed a prolapsed cardiac mitral valve and Marfan syndrome was confirmed genetically.