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Low‑dose sirolimus in retroperitoneal lymphangioleiomyomas.

Authors :
Ussavarungsi, Kamonpun
Laroia, Archana T.
Burger, Charles D.
Source :
Lung India; Jul/Aug2019, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p349-352, 4p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease associated with cystic lung destruction and abdominal tumors, including lymphangioleiomyomas, which frequently occur in the retroperitoneal region. Sirolimus therapy is currently recommended for LAM patients with abnormal or declining lung function with an adjusted dose to maintain a serum trough level of 5–15 ng/mL. We describe a significant reduction of retroperitoneal lymphangioleiomyomas after treatment with low‑dose sirolimus therapy (serum trough level <5 ng/mL) in a patient with sporadic LAM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09702113
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Lung India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137446354
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_433_18