Lymphangiomatosis
It refers to the cyst or
tumor (oma) or condition (tosis) of lymphatic system (lymph) and vascular sytem (angi).
SYMPTOMS:
It usually affects multi –
system. Signs of include wheezing, cough dyspnoea and short breathiness,
coughing of blood, dizziness, pleural or pericardial effusion, anxiety,
vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, anaemia, ascites and pain.
DIAGNOSIS:
There are many diagnostic tools.
X-rays, HRCT and MRI are done. Pathological destruction of bone is usually seen.
TREATMENT:
Treatment is symptomatic.
Surgical resections, pleurectomy, MCT are among the procedures that are done to
relieve the condition.
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