Concurrent splenic lymphangiomatosis and Proteus syndrome

Saudi Med J. 2013 Sep;34(9):960-2.

Abstract

A 37-year-old female presented with Proteus syndrome and was found to have an asymptomatic enlarged spleen. Pathology confirmed splenic lymphangiomatosis. We describe an association of these 2 disorders in the Middle Eastern population. Diagnosis and pathogenesis are discussed in this case report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma / complications*
  • Lymphangioma / diagnostic imaging
  • Proteus Syndrome / complications*
  • Splenic Diseases / complications*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed