Laparoscopic-assisted excision of a huge polycystic omental lymphangioma in a 3 year old patient presenting with acute abdomen: case report and review
Lymphangioma is a rare benign neoplasm affecting mainly children. In this report we present a complicated case of polycystic omental lymphangioma in a 3 year old female presenting with acute abdomen. The patient underwent a laparoscopic-assisted excision of the lesion and had an excellent postoperat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2021-03-01
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| Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/38/228/pdf/228.pdf
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| Summary: | Lymphangioma is a rare benign neoplasm affecting mainly children. In this report we present a complicated case of polycystic omental lymphangioma in a 3 year old female presenting with acute abdomen. The patient underwent a laparoscopic-assisted excision of the lesion and had an excellent postoperative course. We discuss the effectiveness and advantages of this laparoscopic surgical approach in children and elaborate on the current literature. |
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| ISSN: | 1937-8688 1937-8688 |