Case Study & Report

Tuberous sclerosis with pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis and renal angiomyolipomas

Authors: Hui Min Chong, Shien Yee Ng.

ABSTRACT

The case report describes the presentation of a 19-year old female with tuberous sclerosis who presented with progressive dyspnoea over 2 days. Chest radiograph revealed bilateral pneumothorax. Computed tomography showed features of pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis and bilateral renal angiomyolipomas. The coexistence of both conditions may cause devastating morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: Tuberous sclerosis, lymphangioleiomyomatosis, pneumothorax.

Citation: IeJSME 2014 8(2): 30-34

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56026/imu.8.2.30