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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Apr 24.
Published in final edited form as: Fam Cancer. 2013 Sep;12(3):387–396. doi: 10.1007/s10689-013-9660-9

Table 6. Checklist of tasks for patients with suspected BHD.

Diagnosis/baseline evaluation Detailed personal and family history for skin lesions, pneumothorax, lung cysts and renal tumors
Abdominal CT/MRI to screen for renal tumors
Genetic counseling followed by genetic testing for BHD, consider screening family members
Skin exam and punch biopsy if lesions present
Baseline pulmonary function testing
HRCT scanning and review of cyst morphology and distribution by expert radiologist
Studies and tests to rule out alternative diagnoses, such as modified Gomez criteria, CT/MRI head, serum VEGF-D, and possible lung biopsy for LAM, SSA and SSB for Sjogrens, a1 AT for emphysema, etc.
Health care maintenance and follow up Pneumococcal vaccination and annual influenza vaccination
Periodic pulmonary function testing if profusion of cysts sufficient to impair lung function
Action plan for pneumothorax (Symptoms to recognize, TPC/pleurodesis after first event)
Advise regarding air travel and scuba diving
Annual screen for renal tumor growth
Dermatologic consultation for disfiguring skin lesions