A Mesenteric Lymphangioma Causing Billous Vomiting and Bloody Stool in a 3-day-old Infant.
- Author:
Jeum Su KIM
1
;
Hae Seoung JUNG
;
Ki Su KANG
;
Yong Suk KIM
;
Chan Hoo PARK
;
Myoung Bum CHOI
;
Hyang Ok WOO
;
Gyung Hyuck KO
;
Hee Shang YOUN
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mesenteric lymphangioma;
Bloody stool
- MeSH:
Axilla;
Child;
Humans;
Infant*;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Lymphangioma*;
Mediastinum;
Mesentery;
Neck;
Vomiting*
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
2001;44(11):1316-1319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Mesenteric lymphangioma, which is rare and often diagnosed incidentally, is a benign tumor in infants and children. Most cases of lymphangioma are in the neck and axilla. About 5% of these lesions are in the mediastinum, mesentery or retroperitoneal region. Although most lymphangioma produce no symptoms, it may present an acute surgical condition suggesting acute intestinal obstruction. We report one case of histologically confirmed mesenteric lymphangioma causing billous vomiting and bloody stool in a 3-day-old infant.
