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Colonic Lymphangiomatosis
Adil S Mir1, William F Abel2, David P Lebel3,4
1Gastroenterology, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, USA.
Cureus
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Colonic lymphangiomatosis, a rare lymphatic malformation, can present with serious complications like pneumoperitoneum. Surgical resection is an effective treatment for symptomatic cases, leading to good patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Malformations
Background:
- Lymphangiomas are benign lymphatic vessel malformations, typically primary or secondary.
- Colonic lymphangiomatosis is an exceptionally rare condition, often diagnosed incidentally.
- Endoscopic presentation can be misleading, complicating diagnosis.

