Recurrent pneumothorax in a young female with pulmonary lymphangiomyomatosis: a case report and overview of literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare cystic interstitial lung disease that exclusively affects women of child bearing age and is associated with vascular proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the lung. We report a case of young female with pulmonary LAM presenting with recurrent pneumothorax.