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Cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma: CT, ultrasound and MR findings

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A case of cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma complicated by hemorrhage is reported in a 7-year-old boy who presented with an abdominal mass. The mass which was partially obstructing the ureter was successfully resected. The imaging findings with emphasis on MR features are described.

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  1. Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, 77030, Houston, Texas, USA

    R. Iyer, F. Eftekhari MD & D. Varma

  2. Division of Pediatrics, The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA

    N. Jaffe

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Iyer, R., Eftekhari, F., Varma, D. et al. Cystic retroperitoneal lymphangioma: CT, ultrasound and MR findings. Pediatr Radiol 23, 305–306 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02010922

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