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Lymphangiomyomatosis with chylous effusions.

R A Sheth, S D Greenberg, D E Jenkins

    Southern Medical Journal
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Lymphangiomyomatosis can cause chylous effusions in the pleura and peritoneum, even without lung issues. Treatment options include irradiation and oophorectomy, showing potential for long-term management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Oncology
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Lymphangiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, progressive disease characterized by abnormal smooth muscle growth.
    • LAM typically affects the lungs but can manifest with extrapulmonary chylous effusions.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of LAM with significant pleural and peritoneal chylous effusions are presented.
    • One case involved LAM without pulmonary manifestations, highlighting disease heterogeneity.

    Findings:

    • The first patient with chylous effusions survived for seven years.
    • The second patient achieved long-term survival (12 years) with external irradiation for chylous ascites.
    • The disease demonstrates estrogen dependency, with bilateral oophorectomy showing palliative benefits.

    Implications:

    • External irradiation is a viable therapeutic option for managing chylous ascites in LAM.
    • Hormonal therapy, specifically oophorectomy, may offer palliative treatment for estrogen-dependent LAM.
    • Further research into the hormonal regulation of LAM is warranted to develop targeted therapies.

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