title: Multiple pneumothoraces during second and third trimesters as first presentation of lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
abstract: A case of lymphangioleiomyomatosis presenting as multiple pneumothoraces during pregnancy is described below. Presentations, management and prognosis are discussed.
authors: Department of Respiratory Medicine , Crosshouse Hospital , Ayrshire KA2 0BE.
authors: Ruth
authors: R
authors: McCartney
authors: Department of Respiratory Medicine , Crosshouse Hospital , Ayrshire KA2 0BE.
authors: Nicola
authors: N
authors: Facey
authors: Department of Respiratory Medicine.
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Chalmers
authors: Princess Royal Maternity Hospital , Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Alexandra Parade.
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Mathers
authors: Department of Pathology, Western Infirmary, Glasgow.
authors: Fiona
authors: F
authors: Roberts
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Crosshouse Hospital, Ayrshire.
authors: Gill
authors: G
authors: Irvine
authors: Department of Respiratory Medicine , Crosshouse Hospital , Ayrshire KA2 0BE.
authors: Kenneth
authors: K
authors: Anderson
keywords: lymphangioleiomyomatosis; pneumothorax; pregnancy