Pulmonary lymphangiomatosis

Lymphat Res Biol. 2011;9(4):191-3. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2011.0023.

Abstract

Lymphangiomatosis is a rare disease characterized by diffuse infiltration of lymphangiomas in the lung, bone, and other tissues. Due to its rarity, the spectrum of lymphangiomatosis is beginning to be elucidated based on case reports. The limited pathological, radiological, and clinical studies have shed light on this disease. Treatments have been tested in unblinded manner with promising results; however, further understanding of the pathogenesis of disease, as well as its natural history, is needed to facilitate drug development.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / congenital*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Lymphangiectasis / congenital*
  • Lymphangiectasis / diagnosis
  • Lymphangiectasis / therapy
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / diagnosis
  • Respiratory Function Tests

Supplementary concepts

  • Lymphangiectasia, pulmonary, congenital