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Newest firstVanishing lung syndrome (VLS) also known as type I bullae disease or idiopathic bullous disease is characterized by giant emphysematous bullae that commonly develop in the upper lobes, occupying at least one-third of a hemithorax. It is a progressive and irreversible condition that involves pulmonary parenchymal destruction and alveolar dilation. It is commonly associated with middle-aged tobacco smokers, habitual…
Open article record in new tab ↗Marijuana abuse has been on an increasing trend worldwide in the last decade. We hereby report a case of severe bullous emphysema resulting in pneumothorax in a patient with few years of marijuana abuse. We also review the major conditions in the differential diagnosis of bullous emphysema in adults.
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