Lymphangioma of the Mesentery: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Case studies
Neda Gendvilaitė
Vilnius University, Lithuania
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1041-7382
Julius Drachneris
Vilnius University, Lithuania
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4818-8316
Tomas Poškus
Vilnius University, Lithuania
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6931-6041
Published 2021-05-14
https://doi.org/10.15388/Amed.2021.28.1.20
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Keywords

lymphangioma
lymphatic system
mesenterium

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Gendvilaitė N, Drachneris J, Poškus T. Lymphangioma of the Mesentery: Case Report and Review of the Literature. AML [Internet]. 2021 May 14 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];28(1):176-80. Available from: https://www.journals.vu.lt/AML/article/view/22952

Abstract

Background: Lymphangioma of the mesentery is a rare benign condition. Lymphangioma usually occurs in children during first few years of life most likely because of congenital abnormality of the lymphatic system. It may also be caused by trauma, lymphatic obstruction, surgery, inflammatory process, or radiotherapy. Lymphangioma of the mesentery represents less than 1% of all lymphangiomas and about 70% of abdominal lymphangiomas.
Case presentation: We report the case of the 42-year-old woman who was diagnosed with the lymphangioma. Laparotomy was performed. A cystic lymph-filled tumor of about 12 cm in diameter was removed from the ileum mesentery. 
Conclusions:  Lymphangioma of the mesentery is a rare condition. Despite its benign nature, it can cause serious complications if not treated. Ultrasound and CT are used for detection of lymphangioma. It is important to surgically remove the lymphangiomas even in the absence of symptoms.

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