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AKT hyper-phosphorylation associated with PI3K mutations in lymphatic endothelial cells from a patient with lymphatic malformation.
Angiogenesis - 1 Apr 2015
Boscolo Elisa, Coma Silvia, Luks Valerie L, Greene Arin K, Klagsbrun Michael, Warman Matthew L, Bischoff Joyce
Abstract excerpt
Lymphatic malformations (LM) are characterized by abnormal formation of lymphatic vessels and tissue overgrowth. The lymphatic vessels present in LM lesions may become blocked and enlarged as lymphatic fluid collects, forming a mass or cyst. Lesions are typically diagnosed during childhood and are often disfiguring and life threatening. Available treatments consist of sclerotherapy, surgical removal and therapies...
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