Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Causes
The cause of Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is unknown however there are some theories that points to viral sources.
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Definition
It is a an angiocentric and angiodestructive lymphoreticular proliferative disorder which commonly affects the lungs, skin and the central nervous system.
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Diagnosis
Biopsy of the lymph nodes, historical evaluation of tonsils, bone marrow, liver, bowel and skin are the most common way of diagnosing the disease. Other test includes bone and chest x-rays , lymphangiography, liver and spleen scan.
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Symptoms and Signs
Common symptoms include cough and dyspnea, sputum production, fever, weight loss and malaise. Erythematous macules, papules also shows and extensive lymphocytic infiltration of meninges also are found to patients.
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis Treatment
There is currently no cure to this disease but there is a protocol being run by Dr. Wyndham H. Wilson at the NIH which has had extraordinary results in which a significant percentage of participants see extended remission periods. The experimental treatment involves the use of interferons to re-set the immune system (National Cancer Institute: Clinical Trials at NIH: Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Spotlight: Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis NCI-94-C-0074).