Extrinsic Indentation at Gastric Fundus by Splenic Lymphangioma.
- Author:
Shi Heon DONG
1
;
Hee Man KIM
;
Jae Hee CHO
;
Hee Woo LEE
;
Seung Won LEE
;
Beo Deul KANG
;
Sun Ok SONG
;
Sang Yeop YI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Goyang, Korea. eastin@kd.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Splenic lymphangioma;
External indentation;
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Adult;
Aged;
Child;
Endoscopy, Digestive System;
Female;
Gastric Fundus;
Humans;
Lymphangioma;
Lymphatic System;
Spleen;
Splenectomy
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2011;42(1):20-23
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Splenic lymphangioma is a very rare benign condition, and it is classified as one of the cystic proliferations of the spleen. This is considered to result from developmental malformation of the lymphatic system. Splenic lymphangioma is usually seen in children and it is often found incidentally. Herein, we report on an unusual case of splenic lymphangioma in an adult. A 66-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain. On esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the gastric fundus was externally compressed by an extrinsic mass. Computed tomography revealed multiple cystic masses in the spleen. Laparoscopic splenectomy was then performed. The histology revealed multiple splenic lymphangiomas. This case showed an unusual presentation of splenic lymphangioma as gastric extrinsic compression, and this should be examined by imaging studies.
