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Congenital intestinal lymphangiectasia: CT demonstration in a young child
Joseph P Mazzie1, Peter I Maslin, Libia Moy
1Department of Radiology, Winthrop-University Hospital, 259 First Street, Mineola, NY 11501, USA.
Insights
Computed tomography (CT) findings of intestinal lymphangiectasia are rarely reported in adults and undescribed in children. This study details the CT appearance of a pediatric case, offering insights into this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pediatric Imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Intestinal lymphangiectasia is a rare disorder characterized by dilation of intestinal lymphatic vessels.
- Limited literature exists on the computed tomography (CT) findings of intestinal lymphangiectasia, particularly in pediatric populations.
Observation:
- This report describes the CT imaging features of a biopsy-proven case of primary small intestinal lymphangiectasia in a 3-year-old boy.
- The case highlights specific CT findings associated with this condition in a pediatric patient.
Findings:
- The study details the CT appearance of primary small intestinal lymphangiectasia in a child.
- It aims to contribute to the understanding of CT manifestations of this rare condition.
Implications:
- This work expands the knowledge of CT findings in pediatric intestinal lymphangiectasia.
- It provides a reference for radiologists and clinicians diagnosing and managing this disorder.
Abstract:
There have been few reports of the CT findings of intestinal lymphangiectasia in adults, and no CT descriptions have been reported in the literature in children. We describe the CT appearance of a biopsy-proven case of primary small intestinal lymphangiectasia in a 3-year-old boy, and we will review the limited literature on the CT findings in this disorder in adults.