Original Article
Familial renal retroperitoneal lymphangiomatosis: personal experience and review of literature
Authors:
P Antonopoulos ,
First I.K.A CT Department, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens
G Charalampopoulos,
First I.K.A CT Department, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens
F Constantinidis,
First I.K.A CT Department, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens
K Tavernaraki,
First I.K.A CT Department, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens
A Skolarikos
Athens Medical School, 2nd Department of Urology, Sismanoglio Hospital, Athens, Greece
Abstract
Lymphangiomatosis of the kidneys and perirenal-retroperitoneal tissues is a rare disease of unknown etiology. We present two cases affecting members of the same family, supporting the familial nature of the disease. The natural history and related urological and systematic complications of the disease during a long-term follow-up are highlighted, while a comprehensive literature review is presented.
How to Cite:
Antonopoulos P, Charalampopoulos G, Constantinidis F, Tavernaraki K, Skolarikos A. Familial renal retroperitoneal lymphangiomatosis: personal experience and review of literature. JBR-BTR. 2010;93(5):258–61. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.331
Published on
05 May 2010.
Peer Reviewed
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