Spontaneous pneumothorax associated with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Successful treatment with talc pleurodesis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Spontaneous pneumothoraces occur in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. However, treatment with tube insertion and tetracycline sclerosis often fails to prevent recurrence. We present a single case of such a patient successfully treated with talc sclerosis.
Medical subject headings
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Opportunistic Infections
- Pleura
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
- Pneumothorax
- Talc