Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma: Case Report

S. A Fanaei, S. A Ziaee
DOI: 10.4236/ss.2011.24046                

Abstract

Introduction: Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma is a rare benign tumor of the retroperitoneal lymphatics that usually manifests in infancy. It is worth to Report of unexpected presentation especially in Adult. Case Presentation: An adult patient with Left Lower abdominal was referred to our hospital. Abdominal ultra-sonography revealed a large, multilocular, cystic mass with an obscure margin. CT of the abdomen showed a large homogeneous mass. Laparoscopy revealed a huge retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma confirmed by histopathology. Conclusion: Adult cyst lymphangioma is the rare benign tumor with unclear intra abdominal manifestation. In our report the retroperitoneum was the rare location of this tumor.

Keywords

Lymphangioma, Cystic, Retroperitoneal

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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