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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
Published on: February 28, 2025
[Giant retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in adults]
Nicolás Alberto Cruz Guerra1, Luis Salvador Fernández, Juan Carlos Solera Arroyo
1Servicio de Urologia, de Cirugia General, de Anatomia Patológica, Zamora, España. ncruzguerra@wanadoo.es
Objectives:
To report one case of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma in an adult patient.
Methods:
We describe the case of a 70 year-old female patient who complained of periumbilical pain and progressive increases of abdominal perimeter over a few months. Physical examination showed a great abdominal mass; CT scan confirmed its cystic nature. The indication of surgery was established.
Results:
complete lesion excision. Pathology report showed the definitive diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma. No evidence of disease after one year.
Conclusions:
We emphasize that it is an unfrequent type of retroperitoneal neoplasias in the adult age. We concur with other authors in the importance of complete excision.
