A complication of mesenteric lymphangioma: case report and brief review of literature

Acta Chir Belg. 1996 Jun;96(3):130-2.

Abstract

Mesenteric lymphangioma (ML) has only rarely been reported in the literature. These cases are rare enough to arouse interest when encountered. Usually, the cases are asymptomatic but may present with acute or chronic intestinal obstruction. We report an additional case of ML associated with intermittent intestinal volvulus in a 5 years old boy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / complications
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Intestinal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / complications
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / pathology
  • Lymphangioma, Cystic / surgery*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Cyst / complications
  • Mesenteric Cyst / surgery*