CT and MR imaging of generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis in pediatric patients

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000 Mar;174(3):827-32. doi: 10.2214/ajr.174.3.1740827.

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the spectrum of abnormalities seen in generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis as shown by CT and MR imaging and to correlate these findings to gross pathology.

Conclusion: MR imaging and CT may substantially broaden visualization of the spectrum of abnormalities seen in generalized cystic lymphangiomatosis by revealing the complete extent of disease and, thus, may contribute to clinical management of the disease by preventing initial misdiagnosis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / diagnosis*
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / pathology
  • Lymphatic System / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*