%0 Journal Article
%T Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in an adult: A case report and review of the literature
%A Tapan Bhavsar
%A Daryoush Saeed-Vafa
%A Sean Harbison
%A Susan Inniss
%J World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology
%D 2010
%I Baishideng Publishing Group Co. Limited
%X Lymphangiomas are rare benign cystic tumors of the lymphatic system. Retroperitoneal lymphangiomas account for 1% of all lymphangiomas, and approximately 186 cases have been reported. They may clinically present as a palpable abdominal mass and can cause diagnostic dilemmas with other retroperitoneal cystic tumors, including those arising from the liver, kidney and pancreas. This report describes the rare case of a cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma in a 54-year-old male patient. The lymphangioma had progressed to the point of inducing clinical symptoms of abdominal distention, abdominal pain, anorexia, fever, nausea and diarrhea. Radiological imaging revealed a large multiloculated cystic abdominal mass with enhancing septations involving the upper retroperitoneum and extending into the pelvis. Surgical removal of the cyst was accomplished without incident. A benign cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma was diagnosed on histology and confirmed with immunohistochemical stains.
%K Retroperitoneum
%K Cystic
%K Lymphangioma
%U http://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v1/i5/171.htm