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| BHD | LAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Inheritance pattern | Autosomal dominant | Autosomal dominant or sporadic |
| Percent of patients with cysts | About 90 % | Nearly 100 % |
| Incidence of pneumothorax | 24 % | 70 % |
| Average age at first pneumothorax | 38 | 35 |
| Rate of recurrent pneumothorax | 70 % | 70 % |
| Exacerbation by pregnancy | No | Yes |
| Gender | Women = men | Women > men |
