Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax and surgical management in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome: a case report
This case underscores the critical importance of considering BHD syndrome in the differential diagnosis for patients, especially younger individuals, with spontaneous or recurrent pneumothorax. Early recognition facilitates appropriate surgical intervention and enables essential screening for associated renal cell carcinoma.
Authors
- K. Bhakhri
- Thomas M. Roberts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6453-3955)
- Thomas Fraccalini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0305-3592)
- Alessandro Maraschi
Institutions
- University College Hospital (GB)
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Ospedale San Luigi Gonzaga (IT)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000269
- Primary Topic
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00