Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in the setting of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) occurrence in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients is relatively rare and may thus be under-recognised. This latter is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, leading to muscle weakness and such respiratory complications. This article reports a case manifestin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2025-02-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5151 |
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| Summary: | Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) occurrence in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients is relatively rare and may thus be under-recognised. This latter is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, leading to muscle weakness and such respiratory complications. This article reports a case manifesting such a rare association. |
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| ISSN: | 2284-2594 |