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Aiman Mushir1, Sohail Akhtar1, Mujahid Hussain1
1Department of Pulmonology, The Indus Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|April 13, 2023
Summary
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disorder. This case highlights tuberous sclerosis complex-LAM (TSC-LAM) with pneumothorax and multiple tumor manifestations.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Genetics
- Oncology
Background:
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, multisystem disease predominantly affecting the lungs.
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) involves benign tumors in various organs, including the lungs.
- LAM presents as sporadic-LAM or TSC-LAM, sharing clinical and pathological features.
