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'''For the WikiDoc page on this topic, click [[Lymphangiomyomatosis|here]].''' | '''For the WikiDoc page on this topic, click [[Lymphangiomyomatosis|here]].''' | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Symptoms of lymphangiomyomatosis may include [[constipation]], [[dyspnea]], and [[cough]]. Lymphangiomyomatosis may be diagnosed using CT,Xray, and immunohistochemistry. The mainstay of therapy for lymphangiomyomatosisis include [[sirolimus]], medroxyprogesterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, and [[tamoxifen]]. Common complications of lymphangiomyomatosis include [[ascitis]], chylous pleural effusion, [[pneumothorax]], [[hemoptysis]], chyloptysis, chyluria, hematuria, pericardial effusion, pneumoperitoneum, lymphedema, respiratory failure, osteoporosis, and meningioma. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Lymphangiomatosis?== | |||
Symptoms of lymphangiomyomatosis may include [[constipation]], [[dyspnea|difficulty breathing]], and [[cough]]. | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Lymphangiomyomatosis may be diagnosed using CT,Xray, and immunohistochemistry. | Lymphangiomyomatosis may be diagnosed using CT,Xray, and immunohistochemistry. | ||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
The mainstay of therapy for lymphangiomyomatosisis include [[sirolimus]], medroxyprogesterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, and [[tamoxifen]]. | |||
==Possible complications== | ==Possible complications== | ||
Common complications of lymphangiomyomatosis include [[ascitis]], chylous pleural effusion, [[pneumothorax]], [[hemoptysis]], chyloptysis, chyluria, hematuria, pericardial effusion, pneumoperitoneum, lymphedema, respiratory failure, osteoporosis, and meningioma. | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Symptoms of lymphangiomyomatosis may include constipation, dyspnea, and cough. Lymphangiomyomatosis may be diagnosed using CT,Xray, and immunohistochemistry. The mainstay of therapy for lymphangiomyomatosisis include sirolimus, medroxyprogesterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, and tamoxifen. Common complications of lymphangiomyomatosis include ascitis, chylous pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemoptysis, chyloptysis, chyluria, hematuria, pericardial effusion, pneumoperitoneum, lymphedema, respiratory failure, osteoporosis, and meningioma.
What are the symptoms of Lymphangiomatosis?
Symptoms of lymphangiomyomatosis may include constipation, difficulty breathing, and cough.
Diagnosis
Lymphangiomyomatosis may be diagnosed using CT,Xray, and immunohistochemistry.
Treatment options
The mainstay of therapy for lymphangiomyomatosisis include sirolimus, medroxyprogesterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, and tamoxifen.
Possible complications
Common complications of lymphangiomyomatosis include ascitis, chylous pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemoptysis, chyloptysis, chyluria, hematuria, pericardial effusion, pneumoperitoneum, lymphedema, respiratory failure, osteoporosis, and meningioma.