lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

• females

• chylous pleural effusions
• interstitial infiltrate at bases (d/t smooth muscle proliferation)

• post-obstructive emphysema
• +/- spontaneous pneumothorax (DDx: eosinophilic granuloma)

• similar appearance of tuberous sclerosis

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18