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Large cavernous hemangioma in the cecum treated by laparoscopic ileocecal resection
Jung Wook Huh1, Sang Hyuk Cho, Jae Hyuk Lee
1Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital and Medical School, Gwangju 501-757, South Korea.
Insights
Cavernous hemangiomas in the cecum are rare vascular malformations that can cause significant bleeding. This case highlights successful minimally invasive surgical removal of a large cecal hemangioma with pericolic infiltration.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Cavernous hemangiomas are rare vascular malformations.
- Cecal hemangiomas are particularly uncommon and pose a risk of massive hemorrhage.
- Clinical presentation can be insidious or present with acute bleeding.
Observation:
- A large cavernous hemangioma involving the cecum was identified.
- The hemangioma demonstrated pericolic infiltration.
- The patient presented with symptoms necessitating surgical intervention.
Findings:
- Successful complete resection of the cecal cavernous hemangioma was achieved.
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques were employed for removal.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cavernous hemangioma with infiltration.
Implications:
- Minimally invasive surgery is a viable and effective approach for managing complex cecal hemangiomas.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management can prevent life-threatening hemorrhage.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on surgical management of cecal cavernous hemangiomas.
Abstract:
A cavernous hemangioma of the cecum is a rare vascular malformation but is clinically important because of the possibility of massive bleeding. We report a case of a large cavernous hemangioma with pericolic infiltration in the cecum which was removed successfully using minimally invasive surgery.
