Intra-abdominal lymphatic malformation

Autor: Y, De Bast, D, Hossey, L, Boon, R, Duttmann, A, Theunis, S, Chambers, M, Nyst, P, Mendes Da Costa
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica. 69(2)
ISSN: 1784-3227
Popis: Intra-abdominal lymphangioma is a rare congenital lymphatic vascular malformation. It is found, most commonly, in adult patients who present with abdominal pain, and whom medical imaging (ultrasound, endoscopy and tomography) reveals a cystic intra-abdominal mass. Such masses may be on the mesentery, in contact with abdominal viscera or may be part of the visceral wall. Diagnosis of intra-abdominal lymphangioma is difficult because of its rarity, and because other pathologies may have the same radiological signs. The diagnosis is confirmed by anatomopathological examination with immunohistochemistry. The treatment is complete surgical excision, in order to prevent recurrence.
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