Laparoscopic splenectomy for a lymphangioma of the spleen: report of a case

Surg Today. 2001;31(3):258-61. doi: 10.1007/s005950170182.

Abstract

We present the first case report of a successful laparoscopic complete excision of a splenic lymphangioma. The splenic tumor was preoperatively diagnosed to be a lymphangioma by the combined modalities of ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography. A laparoscopic splenectomy was subsequently performed and the pathological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of a lymphangioma. Based on the above findings, a laparoscopic splenectomy is recommended when a splenic tumor is suspected to be either benign or borderline.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma / diagnosis
  • Lymphangioma / pathology
  • Lymphangioma / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spleen / pathology
  • Splenectomy*
  • Splenic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Splenic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Splenic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed