[Giant retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in adults].
OBJECTIVE
To report one case of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in an adult patient.


METHODS
We describe the case of a 70 year-old female patient who complained of periumbilical pain and progressive increases of abdominal perimeter over a few months. Physical examination showed a great abdominal mass; CT scan confirmed its cystic nature. The indication of surgery was established.


RESULTS
complete lesion excision. Pathology report showed the definitive diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma. No evidence of disease after one year.


CONCLUSIONS
We emphasize that it is an unfrequent type of retroperitoneal neoplasias in the adult age. We concur with other authors in the importance of complete excision.
Cruz Guerra
Nicolás Alberto
NA
Servicio de Urologia, de Cirugia General, de Anatomia Patológica, Zamora, España. ncruzguerra@wanadoo.es
Salvador Fernández
Luis
L
Solera Arroyo
Juan Carlos
JC
Albarrán Fernández
Manuel
M
López Mouriño
Victor Manuel
VM
Alonso Alonso
Mateo
M
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018191:Lymphangioma, Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis