title: Mesenteric cystic lymphangioma associated with intestinal malrotation in a newborn.
abstract: Mesenteric cystic lymphangiomas are uncommon benign cystic tumors rarely associated with other congenital malformations. We herein describe a case of a 9-day-old female presented with a two-day history of bilious vomiting, feeding intolerance, weakness and lethargy. Preoperative studies were diagnostic of intestinal malrotation. At laparotomy a cystic mesenteric mass was identified. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of mesenteric cystic lymphangioma. The exact aetiology of mesenteric lymphangioma is unknown and this case supports the theory that lymphangioma is a primary congenital malformation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Thivon & Papadiamantopoulou Street, 11527 Athens, Greece. dimitri.antoniou@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Dimitris
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Antoniou
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Soutis
authors.forename: Ierotheos
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Loukas
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Christopoulos-Geroulanos
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities*; D018191:Lymphangioma, Cystic / Q000150:complications*; D008643:Mesentery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*