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[Abdominal lymphatic malformations. German version].

W A Wohlgemuth¹, L M Dendl², R Brill³

¹Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 01620, Halle (Saale), Deutschland. walter.wohlgemuth@uk-halle.de.

|December 16, 2017

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Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) are rare cystic masses that can challenge diagnosis in young patients. Radiologists should consider LM in pediatric cystic abdominal masses, noting characteristic imaging features.

Keywords:

Central conducting lymphatic anomaly Cystic masses Differential diagnosis Imaging features Lymphatic malformation

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Area of Science:

Radiology
Pediatric Imaging
Vascular Anomalies

Background:

Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) are rare focal lesions, posing diagnostic challenges, particularly in pediatric cases.
This review synthesizes current knowledge on LM manifestations, associated syndromes, and diagnostic imaging features.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated overview of abdominal lymphatic malformations.
To discuss diagnostic imaging characteristics and related syndromes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of abdominal lymphatic malformations.
Analysis of clinical and radiological findings.

Main Results:

Abdominal LMs often present as asymptomatic, incidental findings of thin-walled cystic masses.
Cystic fluid can be proteinaceous, hemorrhagic, or infected.
Key imaging findings include lack of solid components and wall/septal enhancement, differentiating from other cystic diseases.

Conclusions:

Abdominal lymphatic malformations (LM) should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic abdominal masses in children and young adults.
Central conducting lymphatic anomaly (CCLA) and generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA) are newly recognized entities within the LM spectrum.