[Pneumothorax, Pneumocystis carinii, and AIDS].
Spontaneous pneumothorax can be a complication of several pulmonary diseases, such as pulmonary emphysema, chronic bronchitis and interstitial pulmonary disease. Nevertheless, it is a rare complication of any pneumonia, there is no description of necrosis or abscess caused by Pneumocystis Carinii pneumonia. We present a case of spontaneous pneumothorax (which was not resolved), being a reason for admission, of a patient with AIDS who developed Pneumocystis Carinii pneumonia during the stay in hospital. We think that spontaneous pneumothorax can register bad evolution in patients with AIDS and pulmonary symptoms.
González Martín
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Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Universitario de Canarias.
Morales
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Abreu González
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Jorge Hernández
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González Reimers
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Hernández Nieto
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
Neumotórax, Pneumocystis carinii y SIDA.