Jejunal Lymphangioma with Recurrent Bleeding in a Renal Transplant Recipient
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 83-86, 2006.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
A lymphangioma is a benign tumor which is composed of lymphatic vessels and spaces containing chylous, serosanguinous or serous material. A lymphangioma in the gastrointestinal tract is usually small sized and incidentally diagnosed because it does not cause significant symptoms. However, when abdominal pain, bleeding, intussusception or intestinal obstruction develope, it requires surgical resection. Recently, we experienced a case of multiple jejunal lymphangioma with recurrent bleeding in a 53 years old renal transplant recipient presenting with chronic anemia. Small bowel series, capsule endoscopy and computerized tomograpy scan revealed a 4.5 x 6.5 cm sized mass on jejunum. The patient underwent a laparoscopic segmental resection of jejunum without any complication.
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Main subject:
Transplantation
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Abdominal Pain
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Laparoscopy
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Lymphatic Vessels
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Capsule Endoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopes
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Hemorrhage
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Anemia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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