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📋Overview
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive lung disease characterized by abnormal growth of smooth muscle-like cells (LAM cells) leading to cystic lung destruction. It primarily affects women, especially of childbearing age. LAM can occur sporadically or in association with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0751674ICD-10-CM
J84.81
MeSH
D018192
SNOMED CT (US)
73017001
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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