[Enigmatic lymphatic diseases involving the lung]

Rev Pneumol Clin. 2013 Oct;69(5):260-4. doi: 10.1016/j.pneumo.2013.02.001. Epub 2013 Apr 3.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Lymphedema associated with other developmental malformations (Milroy syndrome, Hennekam syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Gorham-Stout syndrome, yellow nail syndrome) are unfrequent disease, but explorations led to the identification of genetic mutations that have then been validated in mouse models. However, lymphatic vessels complexity and its proximity with the venous system suggest the need for further researches, especially in the comprehension of pulmonary symptoms.

Keywords: Gorham-Stout syndrome; Hennekam syndrome; Milroy syndrome; Noonan syndrome; Syndrome de Gorham-Stout; Syndrome de Hennekam; Syndrome de Milroy; Syndrome de Noonan; Syndrome des ongles jaunes; Syndrome lymphœdème-distichiasis; Yellow nail syndrome.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / complications
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / diagnosis
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / therapy
  • Eyelashes / abnormalities
  • Genital Diseases, Male / complications
  • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis
  • Genital Diseases, Male / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / complications*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases / therapy
  • Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / complications
  • Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / diagnosis
  • Lymphangiectasis, Intestinal / therapy
  • Lymphatic Diseases / complications*
  • Lymphatic Diseases / therapy
  • Lymphedema / complications
  • Lymphedema / diagnosis
  • Lymphedema / therapy
  • Mice
  • Noonan Syndrome / complications
  • Noonan Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Noonan Syndrome / therapy
  • Osteolysis, Essential / complications
  • Osteolysis, Essential / diagnosis
  • Osteolysis, Essential / therapy
  • Yellow Nail Syndrome / complications
  • Yellow Nail Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Yellow Nail Syndrome / therapy

Supplementary concepts

  • Hennekam lymphangiectasia lymphedema syndrome
  • Lymphedema distichiasis syndrome