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[Cystic lymphangioma of the lesser omentum]
Mehdi Ouaïssi1, Olivier Emungania, Hugues Sebbag
1Service de chirurgie générale et digestive, Hôpital de Salon de Provence, 207 avenue Julien Fabre, B.P. 321 13658 Salon de Provence, France.
Insights
Abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are rare tumors often found in children. Surgical treatment offers an excellent prognosis for these abdominal masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Tumors
- Rare Diseases
Background:
- Cystic lymphangiomas are rare abdominal tumors.
- Often discovered incidentally or due to complications.
Observation:
- A 5-year-old child presented with suspected appendicitis.
- Two cystic lymphangiomas of the small omentum were identified.
- Tumor sizes were 10 cm and 7 cm, with posterior extension.
Findings:
- Abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are predominantly diagnosed in early childhood.
- Common presentations include tumoral syndrome with pain or complications like torsion, infection, or rupture.
- Surgical intervention is the standard treatment.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Understanding presentation patterns aids in timely intervention for pediatric abdominal masses.
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric emergencies.
Introduction:
Cystic lymphangiomas of the abdomen are rare tumors. These tumors are discovered fortuitously or during a complication.
Observation:
In a 5 year-old child, examined in an emergency because of suspected appendicitis, two cystic lymphangiomas of the small omentum were discovered, one measuring 10 cm and the other 7 cm and attached to the first with posterior extension in the lesser sac of the peritoneum.
Comments:
The majority of abdominal cystic lymphangiomas are discovered in the early years of life. There are two major revelation lodes: a tumoral syndrome with pain or a complication (torsion, infection, rupture). The treatment is surgical with excellent prognosis.
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