title: Lymphangioma of the kidney: a pathologic entity distinct from solitary multilocular cyst.
abstract: A case of primary renal lymphangioma is reported. This represents the first documented example of such a lesion confirmed by immunocytochemical and ultrastructural studies. Whereas previously regarded as synonymous terms, the recognition of lymphangioma as a pathologic entity distinct from solitary multilocular cyst of the kidney appears warranted. Although rare, lymphangioma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of multicystic lesions of the kidney.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Hartford Hospital, CT 06115-0729.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Knibbs
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Ludwig
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Ely
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male