What Is LAM?
- LAM lung tumors can cause the cells lining the lungs to spread into areas of the lung where they don’t belong
- The air sacs throughout the lungs also swell and form small pockets called cysts. These cysts destroy normal lung tissue, leading to breathing difficulties
As Many as 40% of Women With TSC May Be Affected By LAM
LAM is less common in men—about 12% of men with TSC will develop it in their lifetime.
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