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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Clinical History:
The patient was a 24 year old female with progressive shortness of
breath. Her past medical history was remarkable for seizures and
mental retardation. She had bilateral pneumothoraces treated by
sclerotherapy in the past.
Clinical Physical Exam:
Adenoma sebaceum were present on the patient's skin.
Clinical Labs:
Non-contributory
Clinical Differential Diagnosis:
Tuberous sclerosis
Imaging Findings:
A chest film showed bilateral interstitial infiltrates, more
prominent in the bases. A chest CT exam better delineated these
findings.
Imaging Differential Diagnosis:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Histiocytosis X
Operative Findings:
None
Pathological Findings:
None
Final Diagnosis:
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
Follow-up and Prognosis:
Not available.
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Case 9
References:
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