| Literature DB >> 28292036 |
Ahmed Saadi1, Haroun Ayed1, Omar Karray1, Walid Kerkeni1, Abderrazak Bouzouita1, Mohamed Cherif1, Riadh Ben Slama1, Amine Derouiche1, Mohamed Chebil1.
Abstract
Cystic lymphangioma is a rare, benign malformation of the lymphatic vessels which may be observed on various locations. Retroperitoneal location is less common than mesenteric location. Cystic lymphangioma has a polymorphic clinical presentation. Diagnosis is based on imaging but requires histological confirmation. Surgery is the treatment of choice. The aim of our study is to analyze the clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this tumor. We report a case series of 5 patients with retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma (4 women and 1 man) operated in our department between the years 2004 and 2014. Their medical records were reviewed retrospectively. Follow-up was based on clinical examination and abdominal CT scan. The average age was 45 years. The mean follow-up was 32.6 months. The most common symptoms indicative of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma were pains and/or an abdominal mass. Abdominal CT scan was the most useful diagnostic test. Total resection was immediately achieved in 4 patients and it was deferred for up to 5 years in one patient. He underwent annual ultrasound monitoring. One patient underwent nephrectomy. No recurrence or complications were noted in 5 patients. Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma is a rare condition. Its therapeutic management is based on complete resection in patients with symptomatic lesions or complications, in order to limit the risk of recurrence. Complete resection may be deferred in asymptomatic patients.Entities:
Keywords: Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma; diagnosis; surgery; treatment
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Year: 2016 PMID: 28292036 PMCID: PMC5324145 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2016.25.73.10002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pan Afr Med J
Figure 1Coupe axiale tomodensitométrique après injection de produit de contraste en intraveineux, montrant le lymphangiome kystique qui est hypodense, homgène et ne prenant pas le contraste
Figure 2Coupe axiale tomodensitométrique: le lymphangiome kystique qui refoule le rein droit en haut et en avant et s’insinue autours du pédicule rénal
Figure 3Coupe axiale d’une IRM: volumineuse masse kystique rétropéritonéale gauche en hyposignal T1 assez homogène
Figure 4Aspect per-opératoire: volumineuse masse kystique polylobée s’insinuant autours du rein et du pédicule rénal droit, opérée par voie sous costale droite