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Pulmonary 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. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Is A
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
May Cause
Chronic Kerley lines
Chylothorax
Diffuse interstitial disease with pleural effusion
Diffuse interstitial lung disease with associated lymphadenopathy
Increased lung lucency
Interstitial lung fibrosis
Mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node enlargement
Miliary lung opacities
Multiple cavitary lung lesions
Pleural effusion with disease in thorax
Pneumothorax
Widespread small irregular lung opacities
May Be Caused by
Tuberous sclerosis
Is A
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
May Cause
Chronic Kerley lines
Chylothorax
Diffuse interstitial disease with pleural effusion
Diffuse interstitial lung disease with associated lymphadenopathy
Increased lung lucency
Interstitial lung fibrosis
Mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node enlargement
Miliary lung opacities
Multiple cavitary lung lesions
Pleural effusion with disease in thorax
Pneumothorax
Widespread small irregular lung opacities
May Be Caused by
Tuberous sclerosis


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