LAM

Essential
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Words

• LAM
• Lymphangioleimyomatosis
• Lymphangioleiomatosis
• Lung Lymphangiomyomatosis
• Occasional Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Disorder Communities

• None

General Discussion
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is an uncommon progressive multisystem condition that mainly impacts females of childbearing age. It takes place in ladies that have tuberous sclerosis, and in females who do not have a heritable genetic disorder. LAM is defined by the spread and uncontrolled growth (proliferation) of specialized cells (smooth muscle-like LAM cells) in certain organs of the body, specifically the lungs, kidney and lymphatics. Typical signs and symptoms related to LAM include coughing and/or problem breathing (dyspnea), especially adhering to durations of exercise or exertion. Affected individuals could also experience complications including failure of a lung or liquid accumulation around the lungs (pleural effusion). The disorder is progressive and also, in some cases, might result in chronic breathing failure.