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Mesenteric lymphangiomatosis in children: a distinct clinico-pathological entity

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Cystic lymphangiomas occurring within the abdomen are usually classified together with mesenteric cysts. However, they differ by location, histology, and potential for recurrence and should be considered as a separate clinical entity. The present article describes two cases of extensive mesenteric lymphagiomatosis involving variable lengths of small and large bowel and presenting as an acute abdomen. Ultrasonography and computed tomography proved the most reliable imaging modalities. In the first case the lesion could not be completely resected; whereas in the second resection and anastomosis without any residua was possible. Life-threatening complications can arise from these lesions, and excision is facilitated by earlier diagnosis.

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  1. Department of Paediatric Surgery, L. T. M. G. Hospital, Sion, 400022, Bombay, India

    S. S. Deshmukh, S. N. Oak, S. J. Karmarkar, R. H. Ramadwar & A. D. Kalgutkar

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Deshmukh, S.S., Oak, S.N., Karmarkar, S.J. et al. Mesenteric lymphangiomatosis in children: a distinct clinico-pathological entity. Pediatr Surg Int 8, 343–345 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00173362

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