Cystic Lymphangioma of the Retroperitoneum

Bilateral ovarian cystic lymphangioma with chylous ascitis in pregnancy - a rare case report with review

“…Some authors suggest that their origin by proliferation by lymphoid nests after inflammation, fibrosis or genetic predisposition, while many believe it as an end result of mechanical pressure, trauma, degeneration of lymph nodes, and disorders of lymphatic vasculature. [10][11][12][13][14][15] Most are asymptomatic and are found incidentally. Lymphangiomas are commonly seen in the head, neck and the upper body regions.…”

“…6 Lymphangioma of the ovary, following radiation therapy; previously treated for Wilm's tumour during childhood with radiation therapy has also been reported. 11 A case of ovarian torsion in utero secondary to an ovarian lymphangioma has been reported and laparotomy was performed on the infant after 11 days of life. 20 A case of ovarian cystic lymphangioma in a 72 year old post-menopausal women which was managed laproscopically has also been reported.…”

A rare case of abdominal lymphangioma masquerading an adenaxal mass

“…[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] CONCLUSION Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas are rare tumour of adults. Apart from being a rare entity, it also poses diagnostic dilemma and final diagnosis is often made after surgical exploration only.…”

A huge retroperitoneal lymphatic cyst presenting as a mesenteric cyst, managed laparoscopically

“…These include both malignant and benign tumors, such as cystic mesothelioma, teratoma, undifferentiated sarcoma, cystic metastases (especially from ovarian or gastric primaries), cysts of urothelial and foregut origin, benign tumors such as lymphangioma, and other tumors such as retroperitoneal hematoma, abscesses, duplication cysts, ovarian cysts [6]. Computed tomography scan is ideal for assessing retroperitoneal cysts because it provides discrete sectional images of the organs and retroperitoneal compartments, and in some cases, familiarity with the most relevant radiographic features, in combination with clinical information, allows adequate lesion characterization [7].…”