All of the following are associated with lymphangioleiomyomatosis ...

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All of the following are associated with lymphangioleiomyoma tosis (LAM) EXCEPT:
 
  a. recurrent chylothoraces and recurrent pneumothoraces.
  b. increased airway obstruction.
  c. postmenopausal women are primarily affected.
  d. airway smooth muscle is affected.

Question 2

What pulmonary change is associated with a Bochdalek hernia?
 
  a. Pulmonary hypoplasia
  b. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
  c. Pulmonary edema
  d. Meconium aspiration

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Answer to Question 1

C
With LAM, women of childbearing age, not postmenopausal women, are primarily affected. Airway smooth muscle is affected and proliferates. Both chylothoraces and pneumothoraces are recurrent with LAM.

Answer to Question 2

A
Because of intestines in the chest cavity, the lungs are compressed in utero and pulmonary hypoplasia can result.