Successful pregnancy complicated by persistent pneumothorax in a patient with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) on sirolimus

Successful pregnancy complicated by persistent pneumothorax in a patient with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) on sirolimus

Authors

  • >M. Faehling
  • S. Frohnmayer
  • M. Leschke, et al.

Keywords:

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, LAM, pregnancy, sirolimus, pneumothorax

Abstract

We report a successful pregnancy in a patient with longstanding LAMon treatment with sirolimus. During temporary discontinuation fo sirolimus in early pregnancy, lung function declined but recovered after resumption of sirolimus. Pregnancy was complicated by a persistent pneumothorax which was treated surgically postnatally. The child has had a normal development despite exposure to low dose sirolimus intermittently during early embryonal and mid-fetal life.

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Published

01-12-2011

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Case Reports

How to Cite

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Faehling >M., Frohnmayer S, Leschke, et al. M. Successful pregnancy complicated by persistent pneumothorax in a patient with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) on sirolimus. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis [Internet]. 2011 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Jun. 22];28(2):153-5. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/sarcoidosis/article/view/2546