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Review
. 2024 Oct;51(10):746-750.
doi: 10.1111/cup.14674. Epub 2024 Jun 27.

Generalized lymphatic anomaly: A case report and review of literature

Eman R M Hofny  1 , Asmaa M Ahmed  2 , Alaa Ghazally  1 , Yasmin Salah  1 , Ayman Mahran  1
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Generalized lymphatic anomaly: A case report and review of literature

Eman R M Hofny et al. J Cutan Pathol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA), previously known as lymphangiomatosis, is a rare developmental disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of lymphatic vascular structures that may involve the dermis, soft tissue, bone, and visceral parenchyma. Being an uncommon condition and the lack of specific symptoms often result in a delayed diagnosis or even misdiagnosis, which, in addition to its progressive nature, can lead to dysfunction of vital organs, and ultimately, a poor prognosis. In this report, we present a unique case of GLA in an upper Egyptian female child. Increasing awareness of the possible phenotypic presentations of such anomalies can lead to early diagnosis and possibly more effective management before significant organ damage ensues.

Keywords: generalized lymphatic anomaly; pulmonary lymphangiomatosis; skin involvement.

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