Talc granulomatosis presenting as spontaneous pneumothorax

South Med J. 1991 Jul;84(7):929-30. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199107000-00030.

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax has been described in association with conglomerate masses and bullous disease in end-stage talc granulomatosis. Our case demonstrates that pneumothorax can occur earlier in the course of the disease before these end-stage radiographic changes are present.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Granuloma / complications*
  • Granuloma / etiology
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Pneumothorax / etiology*
  • Pneumothorax / pathology
  • Talc / administration & dosage
  • Talc / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Talc