title: Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma: a diagnostic and surgical challenge.
abstract: A lymphangioma is a benign proliferation of lymph vessels, producing fluid-filled cysts that result from a blockage of the lymphatic system. The incidence of abdominal lymphangiomas is unknown; however they account for from 3% to 9.2% of all pediatric lymphangiomas, with retroperitoneal lymphangioma representing less than 1% of abdominal lymphangiomas. Due to rarity, preoperative diagnosis is often difficult.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Acıbadem Bursa Hospital, FSM Street, 16110 Bursa, Turkey.
authors.forename: Oguzhan Güven
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Gümüştaş
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sanal
authors.forename: Osman
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Güner
authors.forename: Volkan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tümay