Representing the LGDA at the 10th Annual Health Care Transition Research Consortium Research Symposium and the 19th Annual Chronic Illness and Disability Conference: Transition from Pediatric to Adult-based Care, in the Texas Medical Center were LGDA Director of Patient Programs, Lisa Klepper, and LGDA board member, Tiffany Ferry. The meetings were held October 24-26, 2018 and co-hosted by Baylor College
» Read moreFor extraordinary accomplishments in discovery and advancement in the field of lymphatic science for the benefit of our worldwide patient community presented to Michael T. Dellinger, PhD Assistant Professor Division of Surgical Oncology Department of Surgery Hamon Center for Therapeutic Oncology Research UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas The LGDA’s award for a scientist was made at the 2nd
» Read morePresented by Michael Dellinger, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center In the past, there were limited resources available for research on generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA), kaposiform lymphangiomatosis (KLA), and Gorham-Stout disease (GSD). The Lymphatic Malformation Institute (LMI) was created in 2011 to address this need. The LMI fosters collaborations among scientists and promotes the dissemination of knowledge on GLA,
» Read morePresented by Michael Dellinger, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center DNA carries all of the instructions for the development of an organism. DNA is a long polymer made up of the building blocks, G, A, T, and C. Genetic mutations are changes to the sequence of DNA. Some genetic mutations are germline mutations (heritable), whereas other mutations are somatic
» Read morePresented by David R. Spielberg, MD, MHSc, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX Often the pulmonary complications of the lymphatic malformations can manifest as or mimic other common disorders: cough or wheezing, thus mimicking asthma or non-specific chronic cough. Lack of response to the usual treatments for these disorders may be a clue to the presence of some other process. This
» Read morePresented by Judith F. Margolin, MD, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX Patients and their families face a veritable alphabet soup of acronyms starting with diagnoses (GLA/GSD/KLA), including diverse tests for diagnoses and monitoring (e.g., PT, PTT, Factors I-XII, d-dimers, DIC, LIC), and culminating with a host of procedures and drugs (generic and brand names)! Many of these terms, drugs, and
» Read morePresented by Yaser A. Diab, M.B.B.S., Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC Complex lymphatic anomalies including Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly (GLA), Gorham–Stout disease (GSD), and Kaposiform Lymphangiomatosis (KLA) can involve the bones leading to bone destruction which can negatively impact the quality of life for patients with these lymphatic anomalies. At present, no standard treatment for these diseases exist, and due
» Read morePresented by Cameron Trenor, MD, MMSc, Vascular Anomaly Center, Boston Children’s Hospital Sirolimus has been FDA-approved since 1999 for immunosuppression but has many appreciated off-label uses, including for lymphatic disorders. Based on clinical study results and reported cases, sirolimus is often used for Gorham-Stout disease (GSD), generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA)/lymphangiomatosis and other lymphatic conditions. Many lymphatic malformations are associated with
» Read morePresented by Michael Briones, DO, and Rachel Swerdlin, MS, RN, CPNP, Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Abstract: Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) is a rare vascular disorder of lymphatic origin characterized by bone destruction with massive osteolysis due to progression of lymphangiomatous tissue while Generalized Lymphatic Anomaly (GLA) is a multisystem disorder that also commonly affects bone and KLA is
» Read moreThe LGDA Wisconsin group is holding its eighth annual fundraiser, this time a professional improv comedy night by ComedySportz Milwaukee. Wisconsin events have raised more than $130,000 for the LGDA so far. For more information or to sign up, visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/ComedySportz2018. See the LGDA Wisconsin Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/lgdagolfouting/ Register now for a great night of fun and laughter to support the
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