Imaging Diagnosis of the Lymphangiomyomatosis (A Report of 2 Cases)
- VernacularTitle:淋巴管肌瘤病的影像学诊断(附2例报告)
- Author:
Zhenjie CONG
;
Jundong LIN
;
Jianguo DING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lymphangiomyomatosis;
chest;
abdomen;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
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.
