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KMID : 0614620150660030172
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Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2015 Volume.66 No. 3 p.172 ~ p.175
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A Case of Cavernous Lymphangioma of the Small Bowel Mesentery
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홍인택:Hong In-Taik
차재명:Cha Jae-Myung/이정일:Lee Joung-Il/주광로:Joo Kwang-Ro/백일현:Baek Il-Hyun/신현필:Shin Hyun-Phil/전정원:Jeon Jung-Won/임준욱:Lim Jun-Uk
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Abstract
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Lymphangioma is a benign vascular lesion with characteristics of subepithelial tumor which can proliferate in the lymphatic system. Lymphangioma of the small-bowel mesentery is rare, having been reported in less than 2% of all lymphangiomas. Lymphangioma does not require any specific treatment because it is absolutely a benign tumor. However, surgical exploration is rarely required for cases with disease-related symptoms or complications, or for those misdiagnosed as a malignant lesion. We recently experienced a case of mesenteric cavernous lymphangomas in a 53-year-old female who was misdiagnosed as having a liposarcoma. The final diagnosis was confirmed by a pathologic examination of the specimen that was obtained via laparoscopic exploration. Herein, we report a very rare case of mesenteric cavernous lymphangioma along with a brief review of relevant literature.
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KEYWORD
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Lymphangioma, Mesentery, Intestine, Small, Neoplasms
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