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Lymphangiomas are rare benign lesions, most commonly occurring in the head and neck regions. They are vascular malformations of the lymphatic vessels. The majority are embryonic in origin and are diagnosed in children under 2 years of age. Lymphangiomas in adults are likely often acquired lesions related to trauma, radiation and a variety of other causes. Fewer than 75 lymphangiomas of the mesentery have been described in the medical literature. Clinical presentations of mesenteric lymphangiomas range from incidental cases without symptoms to abdominal emergencies. In general, surgical management with removal of lesions is performed with excellent prognosis.
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Ehrenpreis, E.D., Guru, S. (2021). Mesenteric Lymphangioma. In: Ehrenpreis, E.D., Alverdy, J.C., Wexner, S.D. (eds) The Mesenteric Organ in Health and Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-71963-0_28
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