Pathologic Fracture as Presentation of Generalized Lymphangiomatosis in an Eight-Year-Old: A Case Report and Literature Review

Pathologic fractures commonly occur secondary to abnormal skeletal physiology in the context of benign or malignant lesions. Rarely, pathologic fractures may occur in the context of a lymphatic abnormality, such as generalized lymphangiomatosis. This rare disorder is characterized by variable presentations in a broad age range of patients. By understanding the effect of widespread lymphatic anomalies on various organ systems, clinicians will be able to make this diagnosis earlier and with more certainty.