Tubular aggregate myopathy presenting with acute type II respiratory failure and severe orthopnoea.

Shahrizaila, N; Lim, W S; Robson, D K; Kinnear, W J; Wills, A J · Thorax · 2006

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Acute hypercapnic respiratory failure (AHRF) is a common reason for hospital admission. Most patients have an underlying chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We report the case of a man who presented with AHRF secondary to tubular aggregate myopathy.

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