Abstract
Renal lymphangiomatosis is a rare developmental malformation resulting in the development of cystic masses in the peri-pelvic or peri-renal areas. We report our experience in the management of this rare anomaly. Herein, we also describe the successful laparoscopic ablation of an uncommon subcapsular variant of renal lymphangiomatosis, which failed percutaneous drainage.
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Wadhwa, P., Kumar, A., Sharma, S. et al. Renal lymphangiomatosis: Imaging and management of a rare renal anomaly. Int Urol Nephrol 39, 365–368 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-006-9002-z
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