title: Intra-abdominal lymphangioma.
abstract: Intra-abdominal lymphangiomas are rare occurrences. Of the few cases reported, most are in infants or young children. This case was in a 13-year-old boy with no previous history of problems. The etiology is probably a primary malformation of the lymphatics, which may cause blockage or inflammatory responses and subsequent enlargement of the lymphatic channels. Clinically, the patient presents with features typical of a space-occupying lesion, as in this case. This patient presented with symptoms of an obstruction or pressure from the growing mass. In diagnosis, a sonogram or CT scan is helpful. The recommended treatment is complete excision, if possible.
authors.affiliation: HCA Wesley Medical Center, Wichita 67214-4976.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male