[Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis]

Acta Med Port. 1994 Feb;7(2):103-6.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

The authors present a clinical case of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis of the lung. They analyse the clinical, radiological and functional features and comment on the evolution and therapeutic approach of this rare disorder. To the authors, lung involvement as well as therapeutic decision are important features that affect the prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / therapy
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / pathology*
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / therapy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed