AI Article Synopsis
- Generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA) is a rare congenital condition affecting lymphatic vessels, often diagnosed in children but frequently misidentified in adults.
- A 67-year-old man had multiple bone lesions that were initially thought to be cancer, but further tests revealed they were actually due to GLA.
- It’s important for doctors to consider GLA when evaluating multiple bone lesions, and conducting a biopsy can help clarify the diagnosis and potentially reduce unnecessary treatments.
Article Abstract
Generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA) is a congenital malformation of the lymphatic vessels that is often diagnosed in early childhood. Owing to the rarity and heterogeneity of its clinical course, GLA is frequently misdiagnosed, especially in adults. A 67-year-old man was incidentally found to have bone and pleural lesions. Multiple bone lesions detected on magnetic resonance images were mistaken for malignancy, and pathological evaluation led to the diagnosis of GLA. GLA should be considered in the differential diagnosis of multiple bone lesions, and a proactive biopsy to confirm the diagnosis may help avoid unnecessary invasive procedures.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10770584 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2023.101961 | DOI Listing |
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