Wohlgemuth, W. A. and Brill, R. and Dendl, L. M. and Stangl, F. and Stoevesandt, D. and Schreyer, A. G. (2018) Abdominal lymphatic malformations. RADIOLOGE, 58. pp. 29-33. ISSN 0033-832X, 1432-2102
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Background. Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) are relatively rare findings in the differential diagnosis of focal abdominal lesions; however, they represent a challenge especially in younger patients. The aim of this review article is to provide up-to-date information about the different kinds of LM manifestations. In addition, related syndromes and typical imaging features to facilitate the diagnosis are discussed. Results. The clinical presentation of abdominal LM is unspecific, whereby most are asymptomatic and comprise incidental findings of thin-walled cystic masses anywhere in the abdomen. The fluid in the cystic massesmay be proteinaceous, contain blood, or be infected. Radiological imaging features overlap with other cystic diseases; hallmark in LM is a lack of a solid component and exclusive enhancement of the walls and septa. Conclusion. In cystic abdominal masses in early childhood or young adults, abdominal LM must be taken into account by the radiologist. Newly defined entities in this spectrum of diseases are central conducting lymphatic anomaly (CCLA) and generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA).
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | KAPOSIFORM LYMPHANGIOMATOSIS; PATHOLOGICAL CORRELATION; VASCULAR ANOMALIES; DIAGNOSIS; FEATURES; CHILDREN; Differential diagnosis; Central conducting lymphatic anomaly; Lymphatic malformation; Imaging features; Cystic masses |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Röntgendiagnostik |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Oct 2019 09:39 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Oct 2019 09:39 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/13610 |
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