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[Localized lymph node lymphangiomyoma. Description of 2 cases].
A Cavazza1, M Abrate, S Corrado
1Servizio di Anatomia Patologica, Ospedale S. Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia. cavazza.alberto@asmn.re.it
Pathologica
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Localized lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare smooth muscle proliferation, can occur exclusively in lymph nodes. This study presents two cases found incidentally during gynecological cancer staging.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Oncology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare disease typically affecting the lungs and lymphatic system.
- While often pulmonary, LAM can rarely present as a localized nodal form without extranodal involvement.
Observation:
- Two cases of localized nodal lymphangiomyoma were identified in women aged 48 and 54.
- The lesions were confined to pelvic lymph nodes.
Findings:
- Both cases were incidental findings during the staging process for gynecological tract tumors.
- This highlights a rare presentation of LAM.
Implications:
- Recognizing localized nodal LAM is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
- This presentation can be mistaken for metastatic disease in gynecological cancer staging.