Caecal lymphangioma: a rare cause of gastrointestinal blood loss. (20th April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rai, P; Rao, R N; Chakraborthy, S B D
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-04-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-008866
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Lymphangioma is the malformation of the lymphatic system. Lymphangioma is a benign tumour and most colonic lymphangiomas do not cause symptoms and do not require treatment. Resection is required in patients with bleeding or intussusceptions. We report a case of intestinal lymphangiomatosis in a 31-year-old man who presented with recurrent melena and anaemia, which were diagnosed endoscopically and treated with surgical resection.