[Cystic lymphangioma of the lesser omentum]

Presse Med. 2003 Jul 26;32(25):1165-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Cystic lymphangiomas of the abdomen are rare tumors. These tumors are discovered fortuitously or during a complication.

Observation: In a 5 year-old child, examined in an emergency because of suspected appendicitis, two cystic lymphangiomas of the small omentum were discovered, one measuring 10 cm and the other 7 cm and attached to the first with posterior extension in the lesser sac of the peritoneum.

Comments: The majority of abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are discovered in the early years of life. There are two major revelation lodes: a tumoral syndrome with pain or a complication (torsion, infection, rupture). The treatment is surgical with excellent prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis / diagnosis
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies
  • Humans
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic* / complications
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic* / diagnosis
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic* / surgery
  • Male
  • Omentum*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / complications
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Prognosis
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery