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We herein describe the case of a 48-year-old man who presented to our hospital with abdominal distension and pain. Preoperative studies including abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography failed to determine the cause of the pain. At laparotomy, a giant cystic tumor of the small bowel mesentery was found. Histologically, the tumor was diagnosed as a cystic lymphangioma. Although mesenteric lymphangiomas are rare, especially in adults, they should be considered as a possible cause of acute abdomen.
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Received: August 8, 2001 / Accepted: January 8, 2002
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Tsukada, H., Takaori, K., Ishiguro, S. et al. Giant Cystic Lymphangioma of the Small Bowel Mesentery: Report of a Case. Surg Today 32, 734–737 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950200138
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005950200138