Pulmonary and Pleural Lymphangiomatosis
Timothy C. Allen
Megan K. Dishop
Lymphangiomatosis is a rare disease of childhood and early adulthood involving the lung and pleura. Patients with lymphangiomatosis generally present with cough, dyspnea, and recurrent pleural effusion. Hemoptysis and chylous pleural effusion may also occur. Lung disease is bilateral, and the hilum and mediastinum may be involved. Other areas of the body may be involved, including spleen and skin, and patients may have lytic bone lesions.
Histologic Features
Large numbers of variably sized anastomosing lymphatic channels lined by flattened endothelial cells.
The lymphatic channels are found in the usual lymphatic distribution (bronchovascular bundles, interlobular septa, and pleura), causing expansion of these structures (see Chapter 3).Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel
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