Case Report

Lymphangiomatosis: A Case Report

Authors: Dan Tran, MD, Mary E. Fallat, MD, John J. Buchino, MD

Abstract

Lymphangiomatosis is a rare congenital malformation that can involve visceral organs, soft tissue, and bone. This report describes a 5-year-old female with this disorder who presented with respiratory distress and subsequently died. Clinical, diagnostic, and treatment aspects of this entity are discussed.

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