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lymphatic dysplasia

Tuesday 8 July 2003

Diagnosing congenital lymphatic dysplasia and counseling the parents of babies with possible genetic conditions represents a difficult task.

Classification

 generalized lymphatic dysplasia
 localized lymphatic dysplasia

  • limb lymphatic dysplasia
  • abdominal lymphatic dysplasia
  • thoracic lymphatic dysplasia

References:

 Congenital lymphatic dysplasias: genetics review and resources for the lymphologist. Bellini C, Witte MH, Campisi C, Bonioli E, Boccardo F. Lymphology. 2009 Mar;42(1):36-41. PMID: 19499766

 Developmental disorders of the lymphatic system. Greenlee R, Hoyme H, Witte M, Crowe P, Witte C. Lymphology. 1993 Dec;26(4):156-68. PMID: 8121193

 Primary lymphatic dysplasia in children: chylothorax, chylous ascites, and generalized lymphatic dysplasia. Smeltzer DM, Stickler GB, Fleming RE. Eur J Pediatr. 1986 Sep;145(4):286-92. PMID: 3769996

 Primary lymphedema in children and adolescents: a follow-up study and review. Smeltzer DM, Stickler GB, Schirger A. Pediatrics. 1985 Aug;76(2):206-18. PMID: 4022694