Lymphangiomatosis: a differential diagnosis of lytic lesions of the temporal bone

We report a histologically proved case of lymphangiomatosis of the skull, involving the temporal bone and presenting as multiple lytic bone lesions. A case report and a review of the literature concerning lymphangiomatosis are presented. Lymphangiomatosis affecting bones is a rare disorder caused by...

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Published inJournal of laryngology and otology Vol. 122; no. 11; p. e23
Main Authors Naguib, M B, Al-Jazan, N, Hashem, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.11.2008
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Adolescent
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Lymphangiomatosis
Lymphangiomyoma - diagnosis
Lymphangiomyoma - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Skull
Skull Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skull Neoplasms - pathology
Temporal Bone
Temporal Bone - pathology
Temporal Bone
Lymphangiomatosis
Skull
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Summary:We report a histologically proved case of lymphangiomatosis of the skull, involving the temporal bone and presenting as multiple lytic bone lesions. A case report and a review of the literature concerning lymphangiomatosis are presented. Lymphangiomatosis affecting bones is a rare disorder caused by a congenital malformation of the lymphatic system, resulting in diffuse proliferation of the lymphatic channels and involving bones, parenchymal organs and soft tissue. Involved bones show massive osteolysis and progressive, localised bone resorption. Lymphangiomatosis should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of lytic lesions of the skull.
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ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1017/S0022215108003265