Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 1999; 3 (4): 171-173

Pulmonary involvement in tuberous sclerosis complex: presentation of a case

M. Vitto, F. Fabiani, P. Capuzi, A.L. D’ Angeli, A. Bolzan Mariotti, E. Li Bianchi, C. Fiorucci, G. Schmid

Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences, “La Sapienza” University – Rome (Italy)
C. Forlanini Hospital of Rome (Italy)

Abstract. – A clinical case of a pulmonary involvement in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex is reported. This rare involvement (1%) is characterized by either interstitial disease or bullae; therefore, pneumothorax is likely to happen in lung parenchyma. Furthermore this complication induces a progressive serious respiratory failure untill the death of the patient.

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M. Vitto, F. Fabiani, P. Capuzi, A.L. D’ Angeli, A. Bolzan Mariotti, E. Li Bianchi, C. Fiorucci, G. Schmid
Pulmonary involvement in tuberous sclerosis complex: presentation of a case

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 1999
Vol. 3 - N. 4
Pages: 171-173

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