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[Intra-abdominelle Lymphangiome]
J Roganovic1, M Smokvina, V Ahel
1Department of Pediatrics, Rijeka University School of Medicine, Rijeka, Croatia. jelena.roganovic@ri.hinet.hr
Klinische Padiatrie
|November 20, 2001
Summary
Intra-abdominal lymphangiomas are rare tumors. This case highlights intracystic hemorrhage in a pediatric patient following blunt abdominal trauma, successfully treated with surgical resection.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
- Vascular Anomalies
Background:
- Intra-abdominal lymphangiomas are rare congenital lymphatic malformations.
- They can present with vague or acute abdominal symptoms.
- Blunt abdominal trauma is an uncommon trigger for lymphangioma complications.
Observation:
- A 4-year-old boy presented with acute abdominal symptoms.
- Symptoms were attributed to intracystic hemorrhage within an intra-abdominal lymphangioma.
- The hemorrhage was likely precipitated by blunt abdominal trauma.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed an intra-abdominal lymphangioma with evidence of hemorrhage.
- Radical surgical resection was performed.
- The patient experienced a good postoperative outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering lymphangiomas in pediatric abdominal emergencies, even after trauma.
- Prompt diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Further research into the pathophysiology of traumatic hemorrhage in lymphangiomas may be warranted.