CT and MR imaging findings of lymphangioleiomyomatosis involving the uterus and pelvic cavity

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare idiopathic disease and this is characterized by a proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle cells in the lungs and in the lymphatic system of the thorax and retroperitoneum. The female genital tract is rarely affected by LAM. We report here on the CT and MR ima...

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Veröffentlicht in:Korean journal of radiology 2011, 12(2), , pp.261-265
Hauptverfasser: Kim, You Sung, Rha, Sung Eun, Byun, Jae Young, Lee, Ahwon, Park, Jong Sup
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Zusammenfassung:Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare idiopathic disease and this is characterized by a proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle cells in the lungs and in the lymphatic system of the thorax and retroperitoneum. The female genital tract is rarely affected by LAM. We report here on the CT and MR imaging findings of extensive LAM involving the uterus and pelvic cavity, and this was seen as multiple cystic uterine and parauterine masses with internal hemorrhage in a young female with tuberous sclerosis complex.
ISSN:1229-6929
2005-8330
DOI:10.3348/kjr.2011.12.2.261