Lymphangioleiomyomatosis | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia…
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a low-grade destructive metastasizing PEComatous tumor 1 resulting from the proliferation of LAM cells in the lung, kidney and axial lymphatics. The disease is caused by mutations of the TSC2 or TSC1 genes and is more commonly sporadic rather than inherited.
Lymphangiomatosis | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
WEBMar 5, 2024 · Lymphangiomatosis is a rare mesenchymal disorder that is characterized by developmental "malformation" of multiple lymphatic channels (usually with dilatation). Terminology. If lymphatic channels are purely dilated and not malformed the term lymphangiectasia is usually used.
Generalized lymphatic anomaly | Radiology Reference ... - Radiopaedia…
WEBMar 30, 2024 · Generalized lymphatic anomaly, previously known as lymphangiomatosis or cystic angiomatosis, is a systemic condition characterized by multifocal lymphatic malformations with systemic distribution. The distribution of lesions is variable; there can be cutaneous, thoracic and abdominal viscera and osseous involvement.
Angioleiomyoma | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
WEBSep 2, 2023 · There are three different histological subtypes of angioleiomyomas subject to their vascular morphology (solid, venous and cavernous) with the following features 1: fascicles of bland, well-differentiated smooth muscle cells. interposed vascular channels of a variable calliber. possible myopericytoma-like elements.
Lymphatic malformations | Radiology Reference Article - Radiopaedia…
WEBJan 28, 2024 · This article focuses on the general features of lymphatic malformations. For a specific discussion in other locations, please refer to: head and neck: cystic hygroma (cystic or nuchal lymphangioma) hepatic lymphangioma. splenic lymphangioma. pancreatic lymphangioma.
Renal angiomyolipoma | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia…
WEBApr 13, 2024 · Renal angiomyolipomas (AML) are a type of benign renal neoplasm encountered both sporadically and as part of a phakomatosis, most commonly tuberous sclerosis. They are considered one of a number of tumors with perivascular epithelioid cellular differentiation (PEComas) and are composed of vascular, smooth muscle and fat …
Tuberculosis (pulmonary manifestations) - Radiopaedia.org
WEBJan 5, 2024 · In primary pulmonary tuberculosis, the initial focus of infection can be located anywhere within the lung and has non-specific appearances ranging from too small to be detectable, to patchy areas of consolidation or even lobar consolidation. Radiographic evidence of parenchymal infection is seen in 70% of children and 90% of …
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJun 11, 2023 · Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a primary disease of the lung parenchyma caused by abnormal growth of smooth muscle cells in the lung vasculature, lymphatics, and alveoli that leads to the formation of multiple cysts in the lungs bilaterally and respiratory symptoms, such as dyspnea on exertion.
Multiple myeloma | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
WEBMar 14, 2024 · Multiple myeloma is a common malignancy in patients above 40; 70% of cases are diagnosed between ages 50 and 70 with a median age of diagnosis being 70 years; there is a male predilection (M: F 2:1) 7,12,14. It accounts for 1% of all malignancies and 10-15% of all hematological neoplasms 12,14.
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