PIK3CA mutations are specifically localized to lymphatic endothelial cells of lymphatic malformations.

Lymphatic malformations (LM) are characterized by the overgrowth of lymphatic vessels during pre- and postnatal development. Macrocystic, microcystic and combined forms of LM are known. The cysts are lined by lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs). Resection and sclerotherapy are the most common treatme...

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Main Authors: Hannah Blesinger, Silke Kaulfuß, Thiha Aung, Sonja Schwoch, Lukas Prantl, Jochen Rößler, Jörg Wilting, Jürgen Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6037383?pdf=render