Cystic pancreatic lymphangioma

Rare Tumors. 2012 Apr 12;4(2):e27. doi: 10.4081/rt.2012.e27. Epub 2012 May 17.

Abstract

Lymphangioma of the pancreas is a rare benign tumor of lymphatic origin. Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas account for 1% of all lymphangiomas. Herein, we report a case of cystic pancreatic lymphangioma diagnosed in 34 year-old female patient who was hospitalized for a slight pain in the epigastrium and vomiting. Radiological imaging revealed a large multiloculated cystic abdominal mass with enhancing septations involving the upper retroperitoneum. During the laparoscopic surgery, a well circumscribed polycystic tumor was completely excised preserving the pancreatic duct. The patient made a complete recovery and is disease-free 12 months postoperatively.

Keywords: laparoscopic.; lymphangioma; pancreas.

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  • Case Reports