Cystic retroperitoneal lymphangiomas in adults

Häuser, H.; Mischinger, Hans Jörg; Beham, Alfred; Berger, Anton; Cerwenka, Herwig; Razmara, J.; Fruhwirth, H.; Werkgartner, Georg

doi:10.1016/s0748-7983(97)90777-0

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“…Cystic lymphangiomas are more common in men and can occur at any age, even though ~90% are found in children <2 years of age (7)(8)(9)(10). Frequently, these lesions involve the head and the neck (11), while they are unusual in retroperitoneal locations (1,(12)(13)(14)(15). When they develop during the first two trimesters of pregnancy, cystic lymphangiomas are associated with genetic disorders such as Noonan syndrome (16) and chromosome 21 trisomy (17).…”

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Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

et al. 2017

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Abstract. The identification of cystic lesions within the retroperitoneal space is a rare event that poses clinicians the challenge of a difficult diagnosis and disease management. Retroperitoneal cystic lesions account for a group of lesions that range from common benign lesions (e.g., lymphoceles developing as a surgical complication) to rare aggressive malignant neoplasms. Currently, in the majority of cases, image-guided procedures allow for a pathological diagnosis to be achieved in these challenging lesions, thus offering the chance of an appropriate treatment; however, the overall clinical assessment of retroperitoneal cysts is highly demanding. The present study reports the management of a representative clinical case, presenting with a voluminous cystic mass able to dislocate cave vein, whose diagnosis was preceded by a deep vein thrombosis. Computed tomography-scan and ultrasound guided percutaneous drainage were performed to achieve the diagnosis. Following the discussion of the current case report, a review of the pathological and radiological characteristics of retroperitoneal cystic lesions is presented.

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Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

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“…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.…”

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

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Patil

2016

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol

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“…Congenital malformation of lymphatic vessels leading to sequestration of lymphatic tissue appears to be the primary etiology [5]. The various etiologies implicated in its pathogenesis include genetic predisposition, mechanical pressure and retention, traumatic factors, degeneration of lymph nodes, and disorders of endothelial lymphatic vascular secretion or permeability.…”

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“…Cystic type is the one commonly found intra-abdominally or retroperitoneally [5]. These consist of cystic areas covered by a single endothelial layer of foam cells and have a wall consisting of lymphatic spaces, lymphatic tissue, and smooth muscle cells [6].…”

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Giant Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma: a Rare Entity

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Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas are rare benign tumors, and the exact incidence of which is not well known. They usually arise from the developmental abnormalities of retroperitoneal lymphatics or their traumatic rupture. Confusion with other cystic tumors of the retroperitoneum including those arising from the kidney and pancreas is common. They usually lack specific symptoms and are mostly detected accidentally, while very rarely, some may present with complications such as rupture, torsion, hemorrhage, or infection. We report a case of a 22-year-old female in whom preoperative diagnosis of retroperitoneal lymphangioma was made on the basis of radiological investigations. On exploration, a large lymphangioma arising retroperitoneally was identified and excised. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.

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Cystic retroperitoneal lymphangiomas in adults

Cited by 70 publications

References 41 publications

Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

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

Giant Retroperitoneal Lymphangioma: a Rare Entity

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