Lymphangioma of the kidney: A pathologic entity distinct from solitary multilocular cyst
A case of primary renal lymphangioma is reported. This represents the first documented example of such a lesion confirmed by immunocytochemical and ultrastructural studies. Whereas previously regarded as synonymous terms, the recognition of lymphangioma as a pathologic entity distinct from solitary...
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Published in | Human pathology Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 465 - 468 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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New York, NY
Elsevier Inc
01.04.1992
Elsevier |
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Summary: | A case of primary renal lymphangioma is reported. This represents the first documented example of such a lesion confirmed by immunocytochemical and ultrastructural studies. Whereas previously regarded as synonymous terms, the recognition of lymphangioma as a pathologic entity distinct from solitary multilocular cyst of the kidney appears warranted. Although rare, lymphangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of multicystic lesions of the kidney. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3 |
ISSN: | 0046-8177 1532-8392 |
DOI: | 10.1016/0046-8177(92)90095-K |