Fatal bilateral pneumothoraces complicating dyskeratosis congenita: a case report

Fatal bilateral pneumothoraces complicating dyskeratosis congenita: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare genodermatosis, characterized by a triad of reticular skin pigmentation, nail dystrophy and leukoplakia of mucous membranes. It is also associated with a variety of non-cutaneous abnormalities such...

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Main Authors:	Boueiz Adel, Abougergi Marwan S, Noujeim Carlos, Assaf Edmond Bou, Jamaleddine Ghassan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2009-03-01
Series:	Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:	http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/6622

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