Pediatric cystic lymphangioma of the retroperitoneum: A case report and review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Cystic lymphangioma (CL) is a rare benign tumor resulting from a failure of the lymphatic system development. It may occur at any age but it is more frequent during childhood. Its clinical presentation and location are various but abdominal CL are uncommon. Among those, mesenteric presentation is the most frequent form whereas CL of the retroperitoneum are particularly rare.

Patient concerns

Herein, we report the case of a 17-years-old patient with no medical history who presented with right-upper quadrant (RUQ) pain, but no other symptom. Physical examination showed tenderness of the RUQ without distension. Lab tests were unremarkable.

Diagnosis

Abdominal computed tomography (CT) highlighted a retroperitoneal cystic mass potentially infiltrating the mesente

SUBMITTER: Poroes F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7360192 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature