CT and MR imaging findings of lymphangioleiomyomatosis involving the uterus and pelvic cavity

Korean J Radiol. 2011 Mar-Apr;12(2):261-5. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2011.12.2.261. Epub 2011 Mar 3.

Abstract

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare idiopathic disease and this is characterized by a proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle cells in the lungs and in the lymphatic system of the thorax and retroperitoneum. The female genital tract is rarely affected by LAM. We report here on the CT and MR imaging findings of extensive LAM involving the uterus and pelvic cavity, and this was seen as multiple cystic uterine and parauterine masses with internal hemorrhage in a young female with tuberous sclerosis complex.

Keywords: Computed tomography (CT); Lymphangioleiomyomatosis; Magnetic resonance (MR); Tuberous sclerosis complex; Uterus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Adnexal Diseases / surgery
  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphangioleiomyomatosis / surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / surgery
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery