Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation
Abdominal lymphovascular malformations (ALMs) are rare cystic masses that can present with nonspecific symptoms. We present a case of a 7-month-old boy who, during an uncomplicated communicating hydrocele repair, was found to have an incidental large, prolapsed mesenteric abdominal lymphovascular ma...
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| description | Abdominal lymphovascular malformations (ALMs) are rare cystic masses that can present with nonspecific symptoms. We present a case of a 7-month-old boy who, during an uncomplicated communicating hydrocele repair, was found to have an incidental large, prolapsed mesenteric abdominal lymphovascular malformation. The case serves to highlight the variability in presentation and natural history of ALMs, and the ease with which they can be disguised by more common pathology. We further underscore the importance of individualized therapy with regards to ALMs, emphasized by our course of active surveillance allowing our patient to avoid ionizing radiation and additional surgical intervention. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6e455a4f1746462eb3a62fff39b296fa2022-12-21T18:31:06ZengElsevierUrology Case Reports2214-44202021-11-0139101786Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformationHersh M. Trivedi0Steve Megison1Craig A. Peters2Dept. of Surgery, Div. of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USADept. of Surgery, Div. of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USADept. of Urology, Div. Pediatric Urology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX, USA; Corresponding author.Abdominal lymphovascular malformations (ALMs) are rare cystic masses that can present with nonspecific symptoms. We present a case of a 7-month-old boy who, during an uncomplicated communicating hydrocele repair, was found to have an incidental large, prolapsed mesenteric abdominal lymphovascular malformation. The case serves to highlight the variability in presentation and natural history of ALMs, and the ease with which they can be disguised by more common pathology. We further underscore the importance of individualized therapy with regards to ALMs, emphasized by our course of active surveillance allowing our patient to avoid ionizing radiation and additional surgical intervention.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442021002266Abdominal lymphovascular malformationInguinal herniaProlapse |
| spellingShingle | Hersh M. Trivedi Steve Megison Craig A. Peters Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation Urology Case Reports Abdominal lymphovascular malformation Inguinal hernia Prolapse |
| title | Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| title_full | Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| title_fullStr | Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| title_short | Inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| title_sort | inguinal prolapse of a retroperitoneal lymphovascular malformation |
| topic | Abdominal lymphovascular malformation Inguinal hernia Prolapse |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442021002266 |
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