A case of multiple lymphangiomas of the colon suggesting colonic lymphangiomatosis

Watanabe, T.; Kato, Kimitoshi; Sugitani, Masahiko; Hasunuma, Osamu; Sawada, Tetsuya; Hoshino, Naohisa; Kaneda, Nobuaki; Kawamura, Fumio; Arakawa, Yasuyuki; Hirota, Teruyuki

doi:10.1067/mge.2000.109714

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“…The incidence of lymphangioma in the intestinal wall is very low, and few cases of multiple colonic lymphangioma have been reported [1][2][3][4] . Barium enema, colonoscopy, abdomen CT, endoscopic ultrasonography are useful in its diagnosis [10][11][12] .…”

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Colonic lymphangiomatosis associated with anemia

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Kim²,

Yoo³

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Lymphangioma is an uncommon malformation of lymphatic system. Multiple colonic lymphangioma named as lymphangiomatosis is considered an extremely rare disease. Although lymphangioma is a benign tumor and most colonic lymphangiomas do not cause symptoms and do not require treatment, resection of lymphangioma is necessary in the presence of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bleeding, intussusceptions. We report a case of colonic lymphangiomatosis in a man who presented with abdominal discomfort and anemia, which was diagnosed and treated with endoscopic snare polypectomy.

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“…Lymphangioma is a lymphatic malformation which shows benign proliferation of lymph vessels, with the characteristics of submucosal tumors covered with normal mucosa [1][2][3][4][5] . It may occur anywhere but rarely in the colon.…”

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Colonic lymphangiomatosis associated with anemia

Chung

Kim²,

Yoo³

et al. 2008

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“…Cholangiography is the gold standard for the diagnosis of PSC [2] . Orthotopic liver transplantation may be used for patients with PSC with end stage liver disease [3] . Hepatic fibrosis is triggered by recurrent liver injury, which results in the activation of perivascular stellate cells and other myofibroblasts [4] .…”

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An unusual presentation of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Norris²,

Koff³

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This case report describes the unusual presentation of a patient who had findings which were initially suggestive of a type Ⅳ choledochal cyst. Her liver biopsy demonstrated biliary cirrhosis. She was treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and biliary stent exchanges over one year. Her cholangiogram one year later demonstrated resolution of the biliary cystic dilation which led to her initial diagnosis, with beading and stricturing of the hepatic ducts consistent with primary sclerosing cholangitis. Liver-associated enzymes and physical findings also improved. A liver biopsy one year later demonstrated a marked improvement in hepatic fibrosis with no evidence of cirrhosis.

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“…1 Multiple colonic lymphangiomas are called 'colonic lymphagiomatosis', it is a rare condition with paucity of data in the literature. Although lymphangioma is a benign tumor and most colonic lymphangiomas do not cause symptoms and do not require treatment, resection of lymphangioma is necessary in the presence of symptoms such as abdominal pain, bleeding, intussusceptions.…”

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confidence: 99%