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Bullous lung disease in association with an isolated giant plexiform neuroma: A case report and brief review of pulmonary involvement in neurofibromatosis type 1

M S Shongwe, M J Mpe

Abstract


Neurofibromatosis is common. It can be accompanied by abnormalities related to the thorax. These vary in severity and can be lifethreatening. We present a case of plexiform neuroma with associated extensive bullous lung disease.

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M S Shongwe, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Sefako-Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa

M J Mpe, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Sefako-Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa

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African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine 2021;27(4):174.

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Date submitted: 2022-01-21
Date published: 2022-02-01

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