January 2013 in “Kidney international” This report describes a clinical case of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, confirmed by genetic testing, highlighting the presentation of multiple renal tumors and bilateral lung cysts.
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May 2013 in “Familial cancer” This article discusses the pulmonary manifestations of Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, noting diagnostic challenges in differentiating it from other lung conditions, and underlines the need for further research on folliculin's role in cyst formation.
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January 2013 in “Lung India” This letter discusses how differentiating features in clinical and radiological findings can help distinguish pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis and Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome from lymphangioleiomyomatosis, noting overlapping symptoms but specific distinctive traits.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this overview of COPD exacerbations, it was reported that these events, often triggered by respiratory viruses, not only worsen symptoms but also increase the risk of cardiac events, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention strategies such as vaccinations and new biologic therapies.
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May 2006 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” This case report describes a 40-year-old woman with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome diagnosed with multiple chromophobe renal cell carcinomas, highlighting the importance of recognizing associated dermatologic lesions for early intervention.