“ Lymphangitis carcinomatosis is the permeation of the lymphatics by neoplastic cells. This may occur due to tumour emboli or by direct exte...
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Lymphangitis carcinomatosis is the permeation of the lymphatics by neoplastic cells. This may occur due to tumour emboli or by direct extension from the hila or bronchogenic carcinoma.
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• Classically, there is coarse/nodular reticulation.
• Nodular interlobular septal thickening and thickening of the bronchovascular lymphoid tissue.
• Unilateral lymphangitis is most commonly associated with a lung primary, bilateral usually suggests extra-thoracic malignancy (breast most commonly).
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