Pulmonary Lymphangiomyomatosis: A Rare Disease responsive to Progesterone
Journal: Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-07-01
Authors : Sunita Aggarwal; Naresh Kumar; Sandeep Garg; Ankit Chhoda;
Page : 14-15
Keywords : Lymphangiomyomatosis; Medroxyprogesterone.;
Abstract
Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare multisystem disorder in women of child-bearing age. We present a case of a 28 year old lady who presented with cough and breathlessness. She had been diagnosed as a case of lymphangiomyomatosis by computer tomography of chest. She showed dramatic clinical improvement with hormonal therapy.
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