Prolonged lymphatic leak after retroperitoneal lymph node dissection: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Persistent lymphatic drainage following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular tumor is an uncommon complication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We describe a 21-year old man of Caucasian orig...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/8704 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Persistent lymphatic drainage following retroperitoneal lymph node dissection for testicular tumor is an uncommon complication.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We describe a 21-year old man of Caucasian origin who had metastatic non-seminomatous germ cell tumor of the testis, and underwent retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, nephrectomy and partial inferior vena cava excision for a residual mass. The patient subsequently developed persistent lymphatic drainage causing foot drop that eventually responded to conservative medical and surgical measures.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This postoperative condition usually responds well to conservative measures but has the potential for serious morbidity if it is not managed appropriately.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |