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Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis Disease: A Case Report.

Authors :
Nikmanesh, Yousef
Shokripour, Mansoureh
Mokhtari, Maral
Khazayi, Mahdi
Monabati, Ahmad
Rezayi, Ramin
Bahtouee, Mehrzad
Source :
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. Sep2023, Vol. 48 Issue 5, p516-521. 6p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Pulmonary Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease of the lung and lymphatic system that primarily affects women of childbearing age. LAM is a progressive disease with a terrible prognosis, which worsens over time and is extremely difficult to treat. In this study, we discuss the case of a 31-year-old woman with LAM who was initially misdiagnosed with leiomyoma and the way that led to a true diagnosis and effective treatment. Following a precise diagnosis based on comprehensive clinical data and particular immunohistochemical tests, sirolimus treatment was initiated, and the patient entirely responded to the treatment. This case report demonstrated that LAM is an uncommon condition that is challenging to diagnose, which causes its treatment to be delayed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02530716
Volume :
48
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172720181
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.30476/ijms.2022.95521.2689