Lymphangioma of the stomach in a child.
A case of cystic lymphangioma arising from the stomach wall in a child is reported. This is a rare site of origin for the tumor and its manner of presentation, traumatic rupture, is also unusual. These tumors have not been associated with malignant degeneration. Treatment for these lesions is surgical.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating