Mesenteric lymphangioma:clinical manifestation, imaging and pathological features / 临床与实验病理学杂志

ABSTRACT

Purpose To investigate the clinical manifestations, imaging characteristics and pathological features of mesenteric lym-phangioma. Methods The clinical pathological and imaging features of 14 cases diagnosed mesenteric lymphangioma were retrospec-tively analyzed. Results 14 cases of mesenteric lymphangioma appeared diversity of clinical symptoms, most presenting abdominal pain and discomfort. Cystic lesion had often been diagnosed and only 2 cases were recognized as lymphangioma by imaging examina-tion. These tumors usually located in the mesentery and some involved intestinal wall. Microscopically, the tumors were consisted of ir-regular cavities, lined with simple flat endothelial cells, filled with lymph fluid and lymphocytes. All cases showed strong D2-40 immu-noreactivity. Conclusion Mesenteric lymphangioma is a benign tumor with serious complications, and preoperative CT imaging stud-ies may prompt the diagnosis. Resection completely is the preferred treatment.