Unusual lymphangioleiomyomatosis presenting as a pure perivascular growth pattern

• Published in: Clinical Surgical Oncology Vol. 4; no. 3; p. 100089
• Main Authors: Magpantay, Maria Angela D., Astroth, Corine, Garcia, Alfred, Ren, Dong, Eng, Oliver, O'Leary, Michael P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2025
• Subjects: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; Perivascular growth pattern; Retroperitoneum; Retroperitoneum; Perivascular growth pattern; Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease mainly affecting women of child-bearing age that primarily involves lung parenchyma smooth muscles with resulting cystic changes. This disease can present symptomatically as shortness of breath or as a recurrent pneumothorax. Rare instances of extrapu...