Bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces in osteogenic sarcoma and extragonadal germ cell tumour.
Bilateral spontaneous pneumothoraces are uncommon complications of metastatic pulmonary disease especially antedating frank metastases or developing as a complication of chemotherapy. It is seen more often in osteogenic sarcoma and uncommon in extra gonadal germ cell tumour. It may correct spontaneously or need tube drainage.
Department of Medical Oncology, M.D. Oswal Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, Ludhiana.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D018237:Germinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012516:Osteosarcoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary / Q000628:therapy; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors