A Case of Lymphangioma of the Large Intestine Removed by Colonoscopic Polypectomy.
- Author:
Kun Hoon SONG
;
Hyo Min YOO
;
Won Ho KIM
;
Ki Ho PARK
;
Jin Kyung KANG
;
In Suh PARK
;
Yoon Jung CHOI
;
Chan Il PARK
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Lymphangioma;
Colon;
Colonoscopy;
Polypectomy
- MeSH:
Colon;
Colonoscopy;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Intestine, Large*;
Lymphangioma*;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Mucous Membrane;
SNARE Proteins
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1993;13(2):401-404
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphangioma occuring in the gastrointestinal tract is a rare benign tumor, which is composed of lymphatic vessels of various size. A sharply demarcated smooth, soft, cystic submucosal tumor which is easily compressible and covered with normal mucosa is a characteristic eadoscapic feature. Recently, we experienced a case of lymphangioma in ascendmg colon and removed it successfully by colonoscopic snare polypectomy.
