Medical Subject Headings

Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018192
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D018192
Preferred Name

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Definitions
A disease characterized by the progressive invasion of SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS into the LYMPHATIC VESSELS, and the BLOOD VESSELS. The majority of the cases occur in the LUNGS of women of child-bearing age, eventually blocking the flow of air, blood, and lymph. The common symptom is shortness of breath (DYSPNEA).
Synonyms
Lymphangiomyomatosis
Lymphangiomyomatoses
Lymphangioleiomyomatoses
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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