Massive progression of diffuse hepatic lymphangiomatosis after liver resection and rapid deterioration after liver transplantation.
Am J Gastroenterol
; 96(4): 1278-81, 2001 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11316184
ABSTRACT
Hepatic involvement is an exceptional presentation of lymphangiomatosis. In this case report we describe a patient who underwent liver transplantation secondary to progressive hepatic involvement, which occurred 2 yr after partial hepatectomy. Within 1 yr after liver transplantation the disease condition deteriorated, with rapid progression of pre-existing skeletal lesions and development of pulmonary disease. We conclude that liver transplantation may be a treatment option for hepatic lymphangiomatosis. In the presence of pre-existing extrahepatic lesions, however, liver transplantation seems to be contraindicated.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Liver Transplantation
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Hepatectomy
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Liver Neoplasms
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Lymphangioma
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Gastroenterol
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Austria