Tuyển tập báo cáo các nghiên cứu khoa học quốc tế ngành y học dành cho các bạn tham khảo đề tài: Laparoscopic resection of a lymphangiomatous cyst of the colon: a case report | Hoffmann et al. Journal of Medical Case Reports 2011 5 431 http content 5 1 431 JOURNAL OF MEDICAL CASE REPORTS CASE REPORT Open Access Laparoscopic resection of a lymphangiomatous cyst of the colon a case report Jonas Hoffmann1 Andreas Kirschniak1 Gregor Scharf2 Maximilian von Feilitzsch1 Alfred Konigsrainer1 and Marty Zdichavsky1 Abstract Introduction Lymphangiomatous cysts are submucosal masses that are rarely found in the gastrointestinal tract and more often in the neck oral cavity and skin. These cysts are benign tumors and mostly clinically silent. Symptoms include abdominal pain diarrhea and rectal bleeding. Their pathogenesis remains unclear. Case presentation During a routine ultrasound examination of a Caucasian 25-year-old woman a structure that raised our suspicions of an ovarian cyst was found. MRI showed a cm cystic lesion in the cecal region. Laparoscopic exploration revealed unexpected contact with the ascending colon. The cyst including its base and of portion of the colon was resected laparoscopically. The histological examination revealed cystic lymphangioma. Conclusion Lymphangiomatous cysts of the colon are very rare lesions. Although their pathology is benign the recommended treatment is resection which can be performed with minimal invasiveness. Introduction Benign cystic lymphangiomas are rare intra-abdominal lesions that may be asymptomatic or may mimic a variety of abdominal symptoms including an acute abdomen. The gastrointestinal tract including the involvement of the colon is an unusual location to find these cysts. Although of benign character cystic lymphangiomas should be removed surgically to prevent further complications and malignancy. This case report concerns a very rare case of an unexpected cystic lymphangioma of the colon that was resected during minimally invasive surgery. Case presentation We found a cystic structure in a Caucasian 25-year-old woman incidentally during an ultrasound .
