Imaging Diagnosis of the Lymphangiomyomatosis (A Report of 2 Cases) / 实用放射学杂志
Journal of Practical Radiology
;
(12)2000.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-537731
ABSTRACT
Objective To improve the imaging recognition of the lymphangiomyomatosis.Methods The manifestations of 2 patients with lymphangiomyomatosis confirmed by pathological assessment were analyzed retrospectively and relevant literature were reviewed.Results Multiple,well-defined and thin-walled cysts were found on the chest HRCT.The size of the cystic airspace was different,and the wall of cysts ranged being fainted perceptible to near l mm in thickness.The retroperitoneal lymphangiomyomatosis were found in the 2 patients on CT images,and some lymphadens were confluence.The diameter of the largest lymphadens was 25 mm,no enhancement were found on contrast-enhanced CT scan.The right renal angioleiomyoma and retroperitoneal leiomyoma were presented in one patient,which were moderately homogeneous enhanced on contrast-enhanced CT scan.Conclusion Lymphangiomyomatosis is a rare lymphangial disease with smooth muscle abnormal hyperplasia.The diffuse cysts in bilateral lungs were its characteristic changes on CT images.Lymphangiomyomatosis can incorporate with renal angioleiomyoma,retroperitoneal leiomyoma and lymphangiomyomatosis.
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Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Practical Radiology
Year:
2000
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