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{{SK}} Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; LAM
{{SK}} Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; LAM


==Overview==
Lymphangiomyocytosis is defined as a multifocal neoplasm with differentiation of the perivascular epithelioid cell and has a female prepondrance, especially females of child-bearing age.


==Characteristic Features==
Lymphangiomyocytosis is characterized by the presence of smooth muscle and epithelioid cells and by the proliferation of lymphatic vessels.


==Sites of Involvement==
*Lungs,
*Mediastinum, and
*Retroperitoneum.


==Presentation==
It usually presents with [[pleural effusion|chylous pleural effusion]] or [[ascites]].
==Diagnosis==
===Chest X-ray===
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==Reference==
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[[Category: Disease]]
[[Category: Disease]]

Revision as of 17:51, 14 September 2012

Template:Lymphangiomyomatosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; LAM

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