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Thoracic lymphangioma in adults: CT and MR imaging features.
- Source :
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AJR. American journal of roentgenology [AJR Am J Roentgenol] 1994 Feb; Vol. 162 (2), pp. 283-9. - Publication Year :
- 1994
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Abstract
- Objective: Lymphangiomas are rare benign tumors most often seen in childhood. When they occur in adults, radiologic diagnosis can be difficult. A retrospective study of the CT and MR appearances of thoracic lymphangiomas in adult patients was performed in order to describe the range of radiologic features of these tumors.<br />Materials and Methods: Cases of adult lymphangioma at three institutions were identified in the records of 19 patients, predominantly female, 18-67 years old.<br />Results: The most common CT appearance was a smoothly marginated cystic mass. Unusual features included calcification, spiculated margins, and homogeneous soft-tissue attenuation. The majority of cases were located in the anterior or superior mediastinum. Unusual locations included the pericardium, pulmonary hilum, and pulmonary parenchyma. Signal characteristics on MR images varied.<br />Conclusion: The radiographic appearance of lymphangiomas in the chest in adult patients is varied. The diagnosis cannot be suggested on the basis of radiologic studies alone.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0361-803X
- Volume :
- 162
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8310910
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.162.2.8310910