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Lymphangiomyoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Lymphangiomyoma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.375.460
C15.604.515.562
C20.683.515.710
Unique ID
D008203
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008203
Annotation
differentiate from LYMPHANGIOMYOMATOSIS; coordinate IM with precoordinated organ/neoplasm terms (IM)
Scope Note
A tumorlike condition characterized by SMOOTH MUSCLE and ENDOTHELIUM proliferation of LYMPHATIC VESSELS and LYMPH NODES in the MEDIASTINUM and retroperitoneum, also in the lung. It may be manifested by chylous PLEURAL EFFUSION and ASCITES.
Entry Term(s)
Lymphangioleiomyoma
Previous Indexing
Lymphangioma (1966-1979)
Lymphatic Diseases (1968-1979)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS 1980-90
History Note
91(80); was see under LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE DISORDERS 1980-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1979/05/24
Revision Date
2013/07/09
Lymphangiomyoma Preferred
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