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Isolation of Human Lymphatic Endothelial Cells by Multi-parameter Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting

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Published on: May 1, 2015

Jejunal cavernous lymphangioma.

Gareth Morris-Stiff¹, Gavin A Falk, Kevin El-Hayek

¹Department of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. garethmorrisstiff@hotmail.com

BMJ Case Reports

|June 15, 2012

Summary

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Cavernous lymphangiomas are rare in adults, especially within the small bowel. This case highlights a jejunal lymphangioma in a woman presenting with dyspnea and anemia, emphasizing the need for awareness of intra-abdominal presentations.

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Isolation of Human Lymphatic Endothelial Cells by Multi-parameter Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting

Isolation of Human Lymphatic Endothelial Cells by Multi-parameter Fluorescence-activated Cell Sorting

Published on: May 1, 2015

Area of Science:

Vascular Malformations
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Cavernous lymphangiomas are benign vascular tumors typically affecting infants and children.
Lesions are most commonly found in the head, neck, trunk, or extremities.
Intra-abdominal cavernous lymphangiomas are exceptionally rare.

Observation:

A 34-year-old woman presented with dyspnea and anemia.
Diagnostic workup revealed a cavernous lymphangioma within the jejunum.
This represents an uncommon intra-abdominal manifestation of the tumor.

Findings:

The jejunal cavernous lymphangioma caused significant patient symptoms.
Surgical intervention and literature review were performed.
This case adds to the limited understanding of intra-abdominal lymphangiomas.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering rare intra-abdominal tumors in adult patients with unexplained symptoms.
Suggests that cavernous lymphangiomas can present asymptomatically or with vague symptoms like anemia and dyspnea.
Underscores the need for further research into the pathogenesis and management of intra-abdominal cavernous lymphangiomas.