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A ruptured mesenteric lymphangioma causing peritonitis: a case report.
Ayoub Kharkhach1,2, Chafik Rhoul1,2, Andrea Police2
1Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|May 20, 2024
Summary
A rare case of a ruptured cystic lymphangioma in a 32-year-old adult is presented. This mesenteric lesion caused severe abdominal pain and chemical peritonitis, necessitating surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cystic lymphangioma is a rare congenital malformation.
- Typically diagnosed in childhood, it can lead to serious complications if untreated.
- Mesenteric lymphangiomas are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
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