Clinical challenges and serious vascular complications in neurofibromatosis

Although generally regarded as a benign and chronic condition, neurofibromatosis can be associated with acute vascular and neurological complications. We report the case of a patient with neurofibromatosis who developed massive haemothorax as a result of spontaneous rupture of the left vertebral art...

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Published inEmergency medicine Australasia Vol. 21; no. 6; pp. 518 - 520
Main Authors Faruque, M Omar, Davidson, Fergus
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Publishing Asia 01.12.2009
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Adult
aneurysm
Aneurysm, Ruptured - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, Ruptured - etiology
emergency department
Female
Humans
Lung - diagnostic imaging
neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis 1 - complications
Radiography
Rupture, Spontaneous
subclavian artery
venous plexus
vertebral artery
Vertebral Artery - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Although generally regarded as a benign and chronic condition, neurofibromatosis can be associated with acute vascular and neurological complications. We report the case of a patient with neurofibromatosis who developed massive haemothorax as a result of spontaneous rupture of the left vertebral artery and left subclavian artery. The case was a diagnostic and management challenge.
Bibliography:M Omar Faruque, MB BS, Advanced Trainee; Fergus Davidson, MB BS, BSc (Medical), FANZCA, Head.
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ISSN:1742-6731
1742-6723
DOI:10.1111/j.1742-6723.2009.01236.x