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Lymphangioma of the Gallbladder in Adults: Review of the Literature and a Case Report

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Abstract

Introduction

Lymphangiomas of the gallbladder in adults are extremely rare with only 10 cases published worldwide to date.

Case Presentation

We herein report a case of a 26-year-old male who presented with abdominal right upper quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. An ultrasound, computer tomography scan, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic mass interposed between the gallbladder and the liver with characteristics identical to those of lymphangiomas in more common locations. The patient underwent an open excision of the large spongy mass en bloc with the gallbladder.

Conclusion

Histological findings confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangioma. Also, we provide a review of 10 cases presented in the literature, with a discussion of the clinical features, diagnosis, and surgical approach.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St., New Haven, CT, 06520-8042, USA

    Marko T. Boskovski, Ahmad Saad & Ronald R. Salem

  2. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St., New Haven, CT, 06520-8042, USA

    Gary M. Israel

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Boskovski, M.T., Saad, A., Israel, G.M. et al. Lymphangioma of the Gallbladder in Adults: Review of the Literature and a Case Report. J Gastrointest Surg 16, 663–668 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1770-9

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