LAM

Introduction: LAM

Description of LAM

LAM (medical condition): A very rare progressive disease where an unusual type of muscle cell (smooth muscle) infiltrates the lungs which eventually obstructs the flow of air through the lungs. The cause is unknown and generally occurs in women of child bearing age.

See also:

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis:
  »Introduction: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  »Symptoms of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  »Tests for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  »Treatments for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Abbreviation: LAM

LAM: an abbreviation of:
Source: CRISP

• lymphangioleiomyomatosis

LAM as a Disease

LAM: Another name for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (or close medical condition association).
  »Introduction: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  »Symptoms of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
  »Treatments for Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

LAM: Related Diseases

LAM: LAM is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database:

• Respiratory conditions
• Lung conditions

Symptoms of LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis)

Some of the symptoms of LAM incude:

• Shortness of breath (dyspnea) with physical activity
• Shortness of breath at rest
• Chest pain
• Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
• Pneumothorax

See full list of 14 symptoms of LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis)

Treatments for LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis)

Treatments for LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) include:

• Medroxy-progesterone
• Ovary removal (oophorectomy)
• Oxygen therapy
• Lung transplantation

Read more about treatments for LAM

Treatment of LAM: For more treatment information about LAM, see treatment of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)

LAM: Article Excerpts about Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare lung disease that was first described in the medical literature by von Stossel in 1937. The disease is characterized by an unusual type of muscle cell that invades the tissue of the lungs, including the airways, and blood and lymph vessels. Over time, these muscle cells form into bundles and grow into the walls of the airways, and blood and lymph vessels, causing them to become obstructed. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Facts About Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM): NHLBI)

LAM: Related Disease Topics

These medical disease topics may be related to LAM:

• tuberous sclerosis
• chylous pleural effusion
• pneumothorax
• pulmonary cyst
• angiomyolipoma
• interstitial lung disese

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