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Spontaneous Pneumothorax in a Swimmer  

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BACKGROUND
A previously healthy 46-year-old woman now has a spontaneous pneumothorax and persistent air leak. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the lungs is performed. What is the diagnosis?
Hint
This disease occurs in women of childbearing age.
Author: Sat Sharma, MD
Associate Professor, University of Manitoba, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine
eMedicine Editor: Bruce Maycher, MD
University of Manitoba
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