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Lymphangiomyoma

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: solitary; multiple = LYMPHANGIOMYOMATOSIS but see MeSH definition; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM)
Previously Indexed: Lymphangioma (1966-1979),Lymphatic Diseases (1968-1979)
Lymphangiomyoma Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Lymphangiomyomatosis - A progressive disorder of women of child-bearing age, marked by nodular and diffuse interstitial proliferation of smooth muscle in the lungs, lymph nodes, and thoracic duct. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Lymphangiomyoma Medical Definitions and Terms

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