Korean Journal of Urology  2005;46(1):86-88

Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma Following Pyeloplasty in Child.

Dong Il KANG 1 ; Se Jung JANG ; Jang Ho YOON ; Kyoung Soo HONG ; Soo Jin JUNG ; Yong Woo KIM ; Sung Hyup CHOI

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Keywords

Lymphangioma; Retroperitoneal space; Child

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

A lymphangioma is a rare benign congenital tumor of the lymphatic system, resulting from the failure of lymphatic drainage into the venous system, which is due to atresia or the insufficiency of an efferent lymphatic channel. A lymphangioma usually occurs in the neck or axillary region. A retroperitoneal lymphangioma is very rare. Herein, a case of a retroperitoneal lymphangioma incidentally found four months after performing pyeloplasty on a child, is reported.