Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5584462 | Experimental and Molecular Pathology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Diffuse lymphangiomatosis is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphatic channels. It can involve just one organ or multiple organs, such as liver, spleen, lungs, and bone. This disorder generally presents in children and young adults, but in rare cases, patients first present with symptoms in adulthood. Here, we describe a 48-year-old HIV-positive man who presented with shortness of breath. Computed tomography scan revealed a large right-sided pleural effusion and a heterogeneously enhancing liver. Thoracentesis demonstrated a chylous effusion and subsequent liver biopsy revealed a proliferation of dilated lymphatics to establish a diagnosis of lymphangiomatosis.
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Authors
Addie B. Spier, Justin Kurtz, David Sears,