What is LM condition?
What is LM condition?
Lymphatic malformation (LM) is a relatively uncommon vascular malformation that can occur anywhere on the body. It is most commonly on the head and neck. The lymphatic system is part of the immune system that protects the body from infection.
Is lymphatic malformation a birth defect?
A lymphatic malformation is a problem that your child is born with (congenital). This means that the issue happened during pregnancy, when your baby was forming. When the lymphatic vessels formed, they may have become blocked and enlarged.
What causes Lymphangiomatosis?
The exact cause of diffuse pulmonary lymphangiomatosis is unknown. Lymphangiomatosis in general is believed to result from abnormalities in the development of the lymphatic vascular system during embryonic growth.
Can lymphatic malformation be treated?
The main therapeutic options for treating a lymphatic malformation are active observation, percutaneous drainage, surgery, sclerotherapy, laser therapy, radiofrequency ablation or medical therapy. These different treatment options may be used in various combinations.
What causes lymphatic malformations?
Lymphatic malformations form prior to birth. They are thought to be caused by problems in the formation and development of the lymphatic vessels during pregnancy. Lymphatic malformations are not caused by any drug, medication or environmental factor that the baby may have been exposed to during the pregnancy.
What is the treatment for lymphatic malformation?
Can you fix lymphatic malformation?
How is lymphangiomatosis diagnosed?
Diagnosis of lymphangiomatosis is based on compilation of radiographic scans, clinical presentation, and pulmonary function tests. Other useful diagnostic methods include bone and lung biopsy, lymphangiography, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, lymphoscintigraphy, and echocardiograms.
Is Lymphangiectasia fatal?
Lymphangiectasia is rarely cured but can remain in remission for a long time. It can be fatal when unresponsive to treatment.
