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A 24-year-Old woman with recurrent pneumothoraces.

Authors :
Greenberg DJ
Sah A
Chopra A
Madisi N
Source :
Respiratory medicine case reports [Respir Med Case Rep] 2024 Mar 27; Vol. 49, pp. 102015. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 27 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is an abnormal proliferation of smooth muscle-like cells and may occur sporadically or in association with tuberous sclerosis complex. Patients are typically female, nonsmoking and may have cystic lung disease with pneumothorax. Diagnosis can be made by compatible imaging findings with a history of tuberous sclerosis complex, or in conjunction with vascular endothelial growth factor-D 800 pg/ml or greater, a highly specific finding. Sirolimus is first line treatment for LAM.<br />Competing Interests: None.<br /> (© 2024 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2213-0071
Volume :
49
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Respiratory medicine case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38596619
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.102015