Retroperitoneal cystic lymphangiomas in adults: four case reports and review of the literature
LMJ-Lebanese Medical Journal. 2008; 56 (1): 42-45
in English
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ABSTRACT
Retroperitoneal location of cystic lymphangiomas in adult patients is rare. Their clinical presentation is not specific. Magnetic resonance imaging is the best radiological exam for the diagnosis. These tumors must be distinguished from mesenteric cysts which are more frequent and can degenerate. The authors report four cases of retroperitoneal cystic lymphangioma with a literature review
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms
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Vomiting
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Review Literature as Topic
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Abdominal Pain
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Constipation
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Adult
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Flank Pain
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Diarrhea
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Lebanese Med. J.
Year:
2008
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