Mesenteric and pancreatic lymphangioma presenting as a right adnexal mass

Mesenteric lymphatic malformation mimicking an adnexal source in a teenager

“…8 Lymphatic malformations are likely caused by the presence of anomalous embryonic tissue that has inadequate drainage resulting in distension and discomfort. 4 They can be located in almost any part of the body, but very rarely do such malformations arise in the mesentery. 3 Lymphatic malformations most often present clinically with gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea and vomiting.…”

“…There have been only a few cases reported in which a mesenteric lymphatic malformation presents mimicking a pelvic mass or gynecologic emergency. [4][5][6] Here we present an atypical case of a mesenteric lymphatic malformation in a 15-year-old female, with uncharacteristic symptoms suggestive of an adnexal source.…”

Lymphangioma of the Pancreas Presenting as Massive Duodenal Bleeding

“…Ab dominal pain, nausea, vomiting and a palpable mass are the most common presenting symptoms and signs [9], Only 5% of the abdominal lesions are located in the retroperitoneum [3], Of 4 previously recorded cases of cys tic lymphangioma arising in the pancreas, 1 child pre sented with an acute abdomen mimicking acute appen dicitis [1], in 1 patient it presented as a twisted adnexal mass [2], and 2 other elderly patients had an asymptom atic abdominal mass [5,8].…”

“…Cystic lym phangiomas are usually found in childhood. The abdo men and the retroperitoneum, in particular, are uncom mon locations for these lesions [3], Only few patients with lymphangioma arising in the pancreas have been recorded [ 1,2,5,8], Another instance of this rare lesion, presenting as upper gastrointestinal bleeding, is described.…”