Acute abdomen caused by a giant lymphangioma cavernous of the small bowel mesentery, mimicking a mass at the vaginal cuff.
Journal: Journal Of Surgical Case Reports
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Abstract
Lymphangioma is an unusual lymphatic system malformation that rarely affects adults' mesentery. Even though it is a benign tumor, its capacity to grow and affect nearby structures can cause severe morbidity and even mortality in specific patients. As symptoms are nonspecific, a highlighted clinical insight is needed to reach a diagnosis. We present a case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain and suffered acute abdomen due to a lymphangioma in the mesentery of the small bowel; after complete resection, the patient achieved full recovery.
Authors
Gabriel Molina, Daniela Gonzalez, Fabricio Galarraga, Dominique Lasso, Jessica Cevallos, Diana Parrales, Mishell Mera, Miguel Ochoa Andrade
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