A Case of Laparoscopic Excision of a Huge Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma

Yagihashi, Yusuke; Kato, Kuniki; Nagahama, Kanji; Yamamoto, Masakazu; Kanamaru, Hiroshi

doi:10.1155/2011/712520

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“…The treatment choice depends on the size of the lesion, anatomic localisation and potential complications. Radical surgical excision has been suggested as the treatment of choice,22 however, the location, size and associated adhesions of the mass may preclude complete excision and lead to a high recurrence rate 23. Current literature also demonstrates a high level of effectiveness for the non‐surgical treatment of lymphangiomas with percutaneous sclerotherapy 5.…”

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Presumed congenital lymphangioma in a dog: ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings, presentation and treatment

Lodzinska

Gracz²,

Silkstone³

et al. 2019

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A one-year-old crossbreed dog was referred for investigation of a mass in the left hindlimb with an incisional biopsy consistent with lymphangioma. CT revealed a large homogeneous, well-defined mass within the left caudal peritoneal cavity that extended through the vascular lacuna towards the left stifle joint. Ultrasound revealed poorly defined multilocular cystic mass with internal septa of mixed echogenicity and poor colour Doppler flow. Lymphangioma should be considered as differential diagnosis for masses with these imaging characteristics. CT was most helpful in establishing the extent of neoplastic invasion and margins of the mass.

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Presumed congenital lymphangioma in a dog: ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings, presentation and treatment

Lodzinska

Gracz²,

Silkstone³

et al. 2019

Vet Record Case Reports

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“…This balloon catheter was developed primarily for laparoscopic cystectomy of benign ovarian cysts [11] . Yagihashi et al previously successfully used a SAND balloon catheter to resect a cystic lymphangioma [3] .…”

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“…However, this open procedure often results in greater postoperative pain and poor cosmetic appearance. With recent advances in surgical equipment and techniques, more minimally invasive procedures with laparoscopy for the treatment of large tumors are indicated [3] .…”

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Laparoscopic resection of a huge retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma after successful reduction of tumor size with a double balloon catheter

Ishibashi

Tsujimoto

Kasahara

et al. 2015

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…[ 15 ] 2010 52 M Back pain 10 Laparoscopic Yagihashi et al . [ 10 ] 2011 38 F Hypochondralgia 18 Retroperitoneoscopic Makni et al [ 2 ] 2012 37 F Abdominal pain 11 Laparoscopic 48 F None (incidental finding) 5 Laparoscopic 30 F Abdominal pain 10 Laparoscopic Black et al . [ 9 ] 2013 66 F Abdominal pain 5 Laparoscopic Liu et al [ 11 ] 2013 45 F None (incidental finding) 3 Retroperitoneoscopic Jung et al .…”

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Laparoscopic resection of retroperitoneal lymphangioma around the pancreas: a case report and review of the literature

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IntroductionLymphangiomas are rare, benign tumors. An intra-abdominal location of these lesions is rarer still and there are only a few reports describing laparoscopic resection for retroperitoneal lymphangiomas, especially in tumors that mimic pancreatic tumors.Case presentationWe present the case of an asymptomatic 30-year-old Japanese woman in whom a cystic tumor was found incidentally in close approximation to the pancreas. Because the tumor was located in the retroperitoneal space and the body of the pancreas was compressed, we were unable to distinguish a cystic lymphangioma from cystic pancreatic tumors. We started the procedure laparoscopically with five ports. The tumor was in fact separated from the pancreas and was dissected free from the body of the pancreas using scissors and laparoscopic coagulating shears. The left gastric vessels, which were compressed by the tumor, were preserved. As we realized that the tumor was connected to the retroperitoneal lymphatic tissue, we completed the procedure by performing a cystectomy without rupture. The specimen was extracted using a plastic bag. Our patient was discharged on postoperative day 7 without any complications. There is no evidence of recurrence during a >2-year observation period.ConclusionsIn addition to the therapeutic significance in differentiating between a cystic lymphangioma in close approximation to the body of the pancreas and a pancreatic cystic neoplasm, the laparoscopic approach is feasible and effective.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13256-015-0760-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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A Case of Laparoscopic Excision of a Huge Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma

Cited by 10 publications

References 10 publications

Presumed congenital lymphangioma in a dog: ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings, presentation and treatment

Presumed congenital lymphangioma in a dog: ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings, presentation and treatment

Laparoscopic resection of a huge retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma after successful reduction of tumor size with a double balloon catheter

Laparoscopic resection of retroperitoneal lymphangioma around the pancreas: a case report and review of the literature

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