LYMPHANGIOMATOSIS OF BONE AND SOFT TISSUE (RESULTS OF LYMPHANGIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONS)

AF Tsyb, IK Mukhamedzhanov, LI Guseva

Abstract


The  results  of  clinical  roentgenologic  examination of  2 patients with lymphangiomatosis are  discussed. The analysis of  angiographic findings has shown that arteries and veins remained unchanged in affected area. Lymphography revealed fully changed lymphatics  in  affected  areas.  Numerous  markedly  dilat­ ed  lymph  vessels  and  cystic  cavities  of  different shape and size were noted. In bony spongiosus sub­ stance the fissural  spaces  were filled  with  oily contrast medium. Roentgenologically, they appeared as numerous small conglomerates limited to bone contours.


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