Spontaneous massive haemothorax in the peri-partum period of an undiagnosed neurofibromatosis type 1 patient - A surgical perspective

Med J Malaysia. 2019 Feb;74(1):99-101.

Abstract

Acute massive haemothorax is a life-threatening situation, which is often associated with a preceding trauma. However, spontaneous haemothorax is a rare occurrence, especially in pregnancy. Spontaneous haemothorax in the immediate post-partum period secondary to a ruptured intercostal AVM is extremely rare more so in the background of an undiagnosed neurofibromatosis. This is a report of a young lady presenting with pleuritis and breathlessness after the delivery of her 1st child. Her management is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / complications
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Hemothorax / diagnosis
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intercostal Muscles / blood supply
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / complications*
  • Neurofibromatosis 1 / diagnosis
  • Postpartum Period
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis