Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly Successfully Treated with Long-term, Low-dose Sirolimus
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Pediatrics
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Generalized lymphatic anomaly is a rare, complex, lymphatic anomaly generally involving soft tissues, spleen, and bones. It can lead to focal skeletal fragility and pathologic effusions. A recent prospective trial of sirolimus for complicated vascular anomalies showed partial response in seven patients with generalized lymphatic anomaly treated with sirolimus with a target trough level of 10-15 ng/mL for 1 year (Adams et al). We describe successful treatment of generalized lymphatic anomaly with a lower-dose, long-term course of sirolimus.
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