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 inHuman pathology Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 465 - 468
Main Authors Anderson, Crawford, Knibbs, David R., Ludwig, Mark E., Ely, Matthew G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.04.1992
Elsevier
Subjects
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
kidney
Kidney Diseases, Cystic - pathology
Kidney Diseases, Cystic - ultrastructure
Kidney Neoplasms - pathology
Kidney Neoplasms - ultrastructure
lymphangioma
Lymphangioma - pathology
Lymphangioma - ultrastructure
Male
Medical sciences
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Tumors of the urinary system
lymphangioma
kidney
Case study
Human
Pathology
Urinary system disease
Tumor
Kidney
Lymphangioma
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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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ISSN:0046-8177
1532-8392
DOI:10.1016/0046-8177(92)90095-K