A Case of Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Author:
Chang Ho LEE
1
;
Jeong Hwa CHOI
;
Eun Ju HAN
;
Jin Gook KIM
;
Bung Do NAM
;
Jae Won BACK
;
Mun Kyu PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatircs, Kwang Hwae General Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Child, Preschool;
Coinfection;
Fever;
Groin;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Lymphangioma, Cystic*;
Lymphatic System;
Male;
Mediastinum;
Neck
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
2000;43(1):111-116
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cystic lymphangiomas are comparatively rare, benign tumors of lymphatic system and their histogenesis are uncertain. About 75% of theses lesions are in the neck, 20% are in the axillary region, and 5% are in the mediastinum, retroperitoneal region or groin. But retroperitoneal cystic lymphangiomas are very rare. Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangiomas are usually found incidentally during diagnostic procedures performed for unrelated clinical reasons or at surgery. Although retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma is a benign lesion, it may cause significant morbidity due to its large size and its often invasive character with a strong tedency to secondary infection. They generally present as a palpable mass or abdominal pain and fever related to hemorrhage or inflammation of the cystic wall. The treatment of choice is surgical excision. We experienced a case of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in a 4-year-old boy who had developed rapid abdominal distention and abdominal pain for 4 days. We have completely excised large cystic mass & histologically confirmed cystic lymphangioma. A brief review of literature was made.
