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Author Spotlight: Exploring the Role of Inflammation in the Co-occurrence of Primary Sjogren's Syndrome and Lung Adenocarcinoma
Published on: September 20, 2024
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis and SZ alpha(1)-antitrypsin disease: a unique combination?
Andrew L Chan1, Sunye Kwack, Kirk D Jones
1University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA. alchan@ucdavis.edu
Abstract:
We describe a case of a 37-year-old female ex-smoker with lymphangioleiomyomatosis and SZ alpha(1)-antitrypsin disease who underwent successful bilateral sequential lung transplantation. While this disease combination has not been described previously, we recommend vigilance for the possibility of such combinations in patients with chronic lung disease. The possible mechanisms of interaction resulting from both disease processes are discussed.
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