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Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphatic Diseases > Lymphoproliferative Disorders > Lymphangiomyoma
Immune System Diseases > Immunoproliferative Disorders > Lymphoproliferative Disorders > Lymphangiomyoma
Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Lymphatic Vessel Tumors > Lymphangiomyoma

Preferred term

Lymphangiomyoma  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Lymphangioleiomyoma
  • Lymphangioleiomyomas

Note

  • differentiate from LYMPHANGIOMYOMATOSIS; coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm terms (IM)

Scope note

  • A tumorlike condition characterized by SMOOTH MUSCLE and ENDOTHELIUM proliferation of LYMPHATIC VESSELS and LYMPH NODES in the MEDIASTINUM and retroperitoneum, also in the lung. It may be manifested by chylous PLEURAL EFFUSION and ASCITES.

History note

  • 91(80); was see under LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS 1980-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008203

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