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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease that is characterized by proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle-like cells (LAM cells), which leads to the formation of lung cysts, fluid-filled cystic structures in the axial lymphatics, and abdominal tumors. It primarily affects women.
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pubmed:affiliation |
Pulmonary-Critical Care Medicine Branch, NHLBI, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. dasilvaa@nhlbi.nih.gov
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