Massive progression of diffuse hepatic lymphangiomatosis after liver resection and rapid deterioration after liver transplantation

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
C DatzR Margreiter

Abstract

Hepatic involvement is an exceptional presentation of lymphangiomatosis. In this case report we describe a patient who underwent liver transplantation secondary to progressive hepatic involvement, which occurred 2 yr after partial hepatectomy. Within 1 yr after liver transplantation the disease condition deteriorated, with rapid progression of pre-existing skeletal lesions and development of pulmonary disease. We conclude that liver transplantation may be a treatment option for hepatic lymphangiomatosis. In the presence of pre-existing extrahepatic lesions, however, liver transplantation seems to be contraindicated.

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