Retroperitoneal Cystic Lymphangioma: A Diagnostic and Surgical Challenge. (28th February 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gümüştaş, Oguzhan Güven; Sanal, Murat; Güner, Osman; Tümay, Volkan
• Other Names: Krzelj V. Academic Editor.; Moskowitz W. B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-02-28
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/292053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : A lymphangioma is a benign proliferation of lymph vessels, producing fluid-filled cysts that result from a blockage of the lymphatic system. The incidence of abdominal lymphangiomas is unknown; however they account for from 3% to 9.2% of all pediatric lymphangiomas, with retroperitoneal lymphangioma representing less than 1% of abdominal lymphangiomas. Due to rarity, preoperative diagnosis is often difficult.