Generalized Lymphangiomatosis: Radiologic Findings in Three Pediatric Patients.
- Author:
Dong Hyun YANG
1
;
Hyun Woo GOO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Computed tomography (CT); Magnetic resonance (MR); Ultrasound (US); Lymphangiomatosis
- MeSH: Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Male; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Lymphangioma/*diagnosis/radiography/ultrasonography; Humans; Diagnosis, Differential; Contrast Media; Child, Preschool; Child
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2006;7(4):287-291
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Generalized lymphangiomatosis is a rare disease that is characterized by widespread bony and soft tissue involvement of lymphangioma. Radiological evaluation is crucial because the site and extent of the lymphangioma are important prognostic factors. We reported here on three cases of generalized lymphangiomatosis and all three cases showed similar radiologic findings, but a different clinical course. The CT, US and MR images showed sharply defined, non-enhanced cystic lesions involving the mediastinum, bones, spleen, lung and lower neck. The whole body MR imaging with the short tau inversion recovery (STIR) sequence showed good capability for evaluating the extent of disease.
