linfangioleiomiomatosis

Also known as Lymphangiomyomatosis, Lymphangiomyomatosis (morphologic abnormality), lung lymphangioleiomyomatosis, pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (disorder), pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; LAM, Lung Lymphangiomyomatosis, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive and systemic disease that typically results in cystic lung destruction. It predominantly affects women, especially during childbearing years. The term sporadic LAM is used for patients with LAM not associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), while TSC-LAM refers to LAM that is associated with TSC.

Key facts

Medical condition(new).name: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Medical condition(new).synonyms: lymphangiomyomatosis, LAM
Medical condition(new).image: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.jpg
Medical condition(new).caption: Figure A shows the location of the lungs and airways in the body. The inset image shows a cross-section of a healthy lung. Figure B shows a view of the lungs with LAM and a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The inset image shows a cross-section of a lung with LAM.

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