Generalized Lymphangiomatosis: A Case Report.
- Author:
Jang Gyu CHA
1
;
Jai Soung PARK
;
Sang Hyun PAIK
;
Hee Kyung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Korea. mj4907@schbc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Congenital;
Lymphangiomatosis;
Magnetic resonance (MR)
- MeSH:
Humans;
Lymphangioma
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
2009;13(2):190-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Generalized lymphangiomatosis is a rare congenital malformation of the lymphatics. CT and MR scan have been used to evaluate lymphangiomas, which appear as large multicystic fluid-filled masses. CT and MR Imaging findings are often helpful in distinguishing lymphangiomas from various vascular disorders. We report the findings of CT, MRI and bone scan in a patient with generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis. Whole body 3.0-T MR scan using STIR sequence with a larger FOV could detect the additional lesions that were not seen at other imaging modalities. We believe that whole body 3.0 T MR imaging is a good modality to evaluate the extent of the disease and following up the patients with the generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis.
