Cystic lymphangioma of the pancreas

Colović, R; Grubor, Nikica; Micev, Marjan; Atkinson, Henry Dushan; Rankovic, Vitomir; Jagodic, Mihajlo M

doi:10.3748/wjg.14.6873

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“…Immunohistochemistry can be used to increase the accuracy of diagnosis. Staining with Factor VIII-R Ag, CD31, CD34, and D2-40 produces a response to mesenteric lymphangioma [9]. In our case, the endothelial cells responded to immunochemical staining, which allowed the diagnosis of mesenteric lymphangioma (Figure 4).…”

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Mesenteric Lymphangioma with Small Intestinal Volvulus in an Adult

Chae¹,

Cho²,

Kim³

2017

J Gastrointest Dig Syst

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Lymphangioma occur commonly in the neck and axillae of pediatric patients, caused by an obstruction of the lymphatic flow because of congenital lymphatic malformation. However, mesenteric lmphangioma of the small intestine is a rare tumor that is seldom associated with small bowel volvulus, particularly in adult patients. Although rare, mesenteric lymphangioma can cause volvulus and intestinal obstruction by a torsion of mesentery. We report an unusual case of mesenteric lymphangioma with small bowel volvulus who was suffered from intermittent abdominal pain, treated with surgical resection.

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Mesenteric Lymphangioma with Small Intestinal Volvulus in an Adult

Chae¹,

Cho²,

Kim³

2017

J Gastrointest Dig Syst

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“…Histologically, they are composed of dilated cystic spaces containing proteinaceous eosinophilic fluid, separated by fine septa and lined with endothelial cells [2]. They are most commonly seen in the neck and axilla [1,2]. Abdominal lymphangiomas are rare; even rarer is the primary involvement of pancreas, accounting for less than one percent of reported cases [2].…”

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“…They are most commonly seen in the neck and axilla [1,2]. Abdominal lymphangiomas are rare; even rarer is the primary involvement of pancreas, accounting for less than one percent of reported cases [2]. It was first identified in 1913 by Koch as a form of benign cyst secondary to blocked regional lymphatic ducts [3].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Lymphangiomas are benign cystic lesions that occur as a result of congenital or acquired obstruction of lymphatic flow leading to development of lymphangiectasia [1,2]. Histologically, they are composed of dilated cystic spaces containing proteinaceous eosinophilic fluid, separated by fine septa and lined with endothelial cells [2].…”

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Cystic Lymphangioma of Pancreas

Bihari

Rastogi

Rajesh

et al. 2015

Indian J Surg Oncol

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Lymphangiomas are benign hamartomatous malformations which can arise either from congenitally sequestered lymphatic channels or due to acquired obstruction caused by fibrosis of lymph channels. They are common in the pediatric age group in the soft tissue of neck and the axilla. Abdominal lymphangiomas are rare; even rarer is the primary involvement of pancreas. It occurs more frequently in females and is often located in the distal pancreas. The authors report the case of cystic lymphangioma of pancreas in a 26-year old female presenting with recurrent episodes of upper abdominal pain that was treated with laparoscopic cyst excision. Although exceptionally rare, lymphangioma of the pancreas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions, especially in young women.

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