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