Lymphangioma of the falciform ligament--a case report.
A rare case of a lymphangioma of the falciform ligament in a child is described. He presented with abdominal pain and was found to have an unusual intraabdominal mass. Resection was curative.
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Katherine
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Morgan
Richard R
RR
Ricketts
D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008639:Mesenteric Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D009325:Nausea / Q000209:etiology; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*