Jejunal Lymphangioma with Recurrent Bleeding in a Renal Transplant Recipient.
- Author:
Hyun Ho CHOI
1
;
Joon Seok LIM
;
Hae Ryoung KIM
;
Hyung Joon AHN
;
Woo Jin HYUNG
;
Hogeun KIM
;
Yu Seun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. wjhyung@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphangioma;
Capsule endoscope;
Laparoscopy
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Anemia;
Capsule Endoscopes;
Capsule Endoscopy;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Hemorrhage*;
Humans;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Intussusception;
Jejunum;
Laparoscopy;
Lymphangioma*;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Middle Aged;
Transplantation*
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2006;70(1):83-86
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A lymphangioma is a benign tumor which is composed of lymphatic vessels and spaces containing chylous, serosanguinous or serous material. A lymphangioma in the gastrointestinal tract is usually small sized and incidentally diagnosed because it does not cause significant symptoms. However, when abdominal pain, bleeding, intussusception or intestinal obstruction develope, it requires surgical resection. Recently, we experienced a case of multiple jejunal lymphangioma with recurrent bleeding in a 53 years old renal transplant recipient presenting with chronic anemia. Small bowel series, capsule endoscopy and computerized tomograpy scan revealed a 4.5 x 6.5 cm sized mass on jejunum. The patient underwent a laparoscopic segmental resection of jejunum without any complication.
