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Large retroperitoneal lymphangioma.

Jessica Chiang¹, Jacqueline Elise Woo², Alexander Hien Vu¹

¹Department of General Surgery, NYU Langone Health, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

BMJ Case Reports

|May 8, 2024

Summary

A rare cystic lymphangioma, a benign tumor, was diagnosed in a young man. Early diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial for managing this retroperitoneal mass and preventing complications.

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Oncology
Pathology
Radiology

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Abnormal cystic lymphangioma is a rare, benign tumor of lymphatic origin.
It often presents with subtle clinical symptoms, making diagnosis challenging.

Keywords:

General surgery Surgery

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