Spontaneous pneumothorax-associated with genetic disorders.

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Spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) is defined by the presence of air in the pleural space arising from neither trauma nor iatrogenic causes. It can develop secondary to various etiologies. The familial clustering observed in some patients with SP supports the view that genetic factors play a role in the pathogenesis of SP. Several recognizable pneumothorax-associated genetic syndromes exist, including Birt-Hogg-Dubé...

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